Opportunities for Hertz Fellows
Everyday, Hertz Fellows are building labs, starting companies, and working in teams that make the world a better place. And they could use a few more good fellows.
To help foster connections within the Hertz Fellows community, this webpage provides a place where Hertz Fellows can explore and share career opportunities that are tailor-made for their fellow fellows. View the available internships, jobs opportunities, and volunteer positions below to see if there's a good fit for you.
If you have a position that you'd like to share with Hertz Fellows, we encourage you to submit the opportunity. We'll publish it on this page and may promote it in our monthly newsletter.
Hertz Foundation Volunteer Positions
The Hertz Foundation has a vibrant community of fellows because of our many dedicated volunteers. Please consider volunteering your time and talent in one of the following ways. Contact us to give involved or for more information.
Summer Workshop Committee
Select speakers and help plan the program.
Mentor
Become a mentor for an in-school or early career fellow.
Internship Committee
Help us increase and communicate internship opportunities for our fellows.
University Representative
Be the contact at your university for fellowship applicants.
Prize Committee
Help select the recipients and criteria for the awarding of prizes.
Thesis Reviewer
Review a thesis in your field for the annual Hertz thesis prize.
Government Outreach Committee
Create opportunities for engagement with government agencies.
Innovation Hour Speaker
Present during one of our hour-long virtual programs.
Virtual Event Committee
Develop virtual programming for the community.
Local Event Host
Host an informal get together for community members in your area by submitting this form.
Internships
Residency Program - Fall 2025 Cohort
ASTERA
Emeryville, CA
Submitted by: Hertz Fellow, Judy Savitskaya, PhD
Astera is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 cohort of science residents. This fully funded, one-year residency supports open science, data, and technology projects with public-good potential. Residents receive a salary of $125,000–$250,000, plus team budget, technical support, and access to substantial compute resources. Projects may span from foundational research to launch-ready ventures. Applications due May 7. Apply here.
Intern
10x Genomics
Pleasanton, CA
Submitted by: Hertz Fellow, Michael Schnall-Levin
10xGenomics accelerates breakthroughs in biology that transform the world by powering fundamental research across the life sciences, including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. We offer internships in the areas of computational biology, software, and molecular biology. If interested, send your CV to mike@10xgenomics.com.
Activate Fellowship
Activate
New York, SF Bay Area, Boston/Cambridge, Houston and Remote
Submitted by: Rick Kempinski
A premier two-year fellowship that is a secure path for hard-tech science innovators to start their journey as entrepreneurs—providing the time, resources, and mentorship they need to develop as leaders and mature their ideas.
Jobs
Full Stack Developer
ACCIO
Submitted by Hertz Fellow Katie Bodner.
Full Stack Developer needed for web application development, with experience in cloud platforms, data visualization, and startup environments. Please send your resume, a cover letter, and any relevant work samples or portfolio links to Nathan Spielberg.
Full Stack Developer
ACCIO
Submitted by Hertz Fellow Katie Bodner.
Full Stack Developer needed for web application development, with experience in cloud platforms, data visualization, and startup environments. Please send your resume, a cover letter, and any relevant work samples or portfolio links to Nathan Spielberg.
Multiple positions
Sandia National Laboratorie
Albuquerque, NM and Livermore, CA
Submitted by Hertz Fellow Tracy Vogler
Sandia National Laboratories has a variety of opportunities available for internships, post-docs, and staff positions in a wide range of engineering and scientific fields. Sandia is a Department of Energy national security laboratory with two main locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Livermore, California. If interested, please email Hertz Fellow Tracy Vogler.
Executive Director
Arête Glacier Initiative (Climate Nonprofit)
United States (Fully Remote)
Submitted by Hertz Fellow Alex Miller
This is a rare and compelling opportunity to lead an early-stage climate nonprofit with transformative impact potential, a stellar early team, and a strong foundation in fundraising and partnerships. The ED will set strategic priorities, develop programs, build and oversee Arête team, spearhead fundraising efforts, and oversee day-to-day operations—all in service of tackling one of the most urgent climate risks of our time. Submit your resume and cover letter here. Questions can be directed to info@areteglaciers.org.
Senior Scientist
Iris MedicineBerkeley,CA
Submitted by Hertz Fellow Megan Blewett
We seek an experienced & detail-oriented senior scientist with expertise in biochemistry, molecular & cell biology to support our research and development - will play essential roles designing, executing and/or interpreting in vitro and/or in vivo studies, contributing to cross-functional teams to advance innovative therapeutic solutions; will also tackle challenging problems in RNA biology to advance therapies from discovery to the clinic. For questions, please contact Hertz Fellow Megan Blewett on LinkedIn.
Software Engineer
Voxa
Submitted by: Hertz Fellow, Chris Own
Seattle, WA
Voxa Software Engineers deliver prototypes, products, and documentation supporting customer orders, R&D, and service requirements. The work is demanding but with great meaning—Voxa tools catalyze new forms of discovery and aid in furthering human technological progress. Application contact: admin@projectvoxa.com.
Engineer Manager
Voxa
Submitted by: Hertz Fellow, Chris Own
Seattle, WA
The Engineering Manager translates designs and product/customer needs into project plans, deliverables, and to-do lists for the engineering team. We’re looking for a builder who is masterfully focused on excellence, and passionate about our mission to improve the human experience, and who is also not afraid to get their elbows dirty and get things done. Application contact: admin@projectvoxa.com.
Engineer/Applied Physicist
Voxa
Submitted by: Hertz Fellow, Chris Own
Seattle, WA
Voxa Engineers / Applied Physicists develop and build great products, delight our customers, and work effectively with accomplished teammates. You will also put your development knowledge to the test by working on and creating innovative technology solutions to deliver to pioneers in the fields of neuroscience, human health, pollution control, space exploration, and others. Application contact: admin@projectvoxa.com.
Member of Technical Staff
Transluce
San Francisco, CA
Submitted by: Hertz Fellow, Jacob Steinhart
Transluce is hiring exceptional people from all backgrounds, but especially those with a strong track record in AI research and experience with product deployment, at scale. If you are interested in joining the Transluce team, apply here.
Submit an Opportunity
Complete the form below to submit an internship or job opportunity for Hertz Fellows. We'll review your submission and post the position details on this webpage. We may also reach out to you for more information.
Because the internship and job opportunities are not administered by the Hertz Foundation, it's important to include an official webpage for the position and business contact information. We can share your LinkedIn profile, but we will not publish personal emails and cell phone numbers.