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Physical & Life Sciences

Welcome to the Physical & Life Sciences interest community!

Members of this community are interested in careers related to the study of non-living systems such as the earth, atmosphere and space or living organisms such as people, animals, and plants.

People who pursue careers in Physical or Life Sciences often work in research roles, which can vary widely in terms of topic, goals, and work setting.

LiveWell Peer Health Educator positions

LiveWell is hiring for several Peer Health Educator positions, and full-time undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. The Peer Health Education Program uses educational workshops, 1-1 peer wellness coaching, outreach, awareness campaigns, and event programming to promote individual …

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Student Disability Commission Allyship Workshop 1/25

The Student Disability Commission invites you to join us for their annual Disability Allyship Workshop. This online event is an opportunity for non-disabled people to learn how to be a better ally to the disability community. This hour-long workshop will …

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Undergraduate Research Assistant position in skin cancer research

The Paul Nghiem Lab is a moderately sized, diverse lab with basic, translational, and clinical research projects. They study Merkel cell carcinoma: an uncommon, frequently lethal skin cancer associated with immune suppression, UV exposure, and the Merkel cell polyomavirus (see …

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Seattle Children’s Research Institute Summer Scholars Program

The Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI) Summer Scholars Program provides undergraduate students and recent graduates, with a background that is historically underrepresented in the biomedical and health sciences, an opportunity to engage in basic, clinical or translational research projects under …

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2022 Fishbowl Challenge

The Fishbowl Challenge is a 6-month intensive venture-building program for young college entrepreneurs. Participants work in international teams with students across the globe to build tech-based social ventures that combat issues in these 5 critical areas: Agriculture, Economic Empowerment, Education …

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Student Stories & Advice

Kaitlin Beel

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  • MPaT (Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics) University of Minnesota
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Flora Walchenbach

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  • Atmospheric Science University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Elizabeth Gilson

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  • Master of Molecular Science and Software Engineering University of California, Berkeley
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Jenny Jiang

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  • Ph. D in Biomedical Science University of Iowa
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Molly Stephenson

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  • Research Scientist Assistant University of Washington Department of Microbiology
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Matthew Prado

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  • Wind Tunnel Model Stress Engineer Boeing
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Grace Grotz

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  • Surgical Veterinary Assistant Ballard Animal Hospital
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Mahika Rao

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  • Biology Technician National Park Service
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Navera Ahmed

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  • Project Manager I King County Solid Waste Division
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Emily Chen

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  • Research Technician Fred Hutch Cancer Center
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Charlie D

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  • Staff Geologist Georesources, LLC
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Claire Wate

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  • Postbac Researcher ORISE Fellowship
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Featured Resources

Career & Industry Guides

Vault Guide to Health Care and Pharmaceuticals Consulting Jobs

The Vault Guides to Jobs books are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers. Written in an …

Vault Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Career Guide to Health Care Management, Fourth Edition

Health care management, also known as health care administration, encompasses a wide range of jobs in a variety of organizations, …

Vault Career Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Third Edition

Worldwide, more than 2,700 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies comprise a trillion-dollar industry, with many of the top companies—and one of …

Vault Guide to Dental Care Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Alternative Health Care Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …