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.
Biology is the study of living things. Given the sheer number of living organisms on the planet, there are a lot of jobs for biology majors across a plethora of sectors. Some biology majors become researchers and run labs, while …
Two researchers from the College of the Environment have been included in the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list from Clarivate. They join more than 40 UW researchers who received the honor this year.
Gregory Bratman, assistant professor in the …
Often when we meet with students about their job and internship searches, we find that they haven’t looked very far beyond the big job sites like Handshake, LinkedIn, and Indeed. But if you are seeking employment in a specialized field, …
Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and make a lasting impact. Join us to learn about the challenging, rewarding, and inspiring moments of service from returned Peace …
 At the University of Denver, in addition to their current graduate program, the Professional Science Master (PSM) in Biomedical Sciences degree, they are launching a new program, a Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology degree that will start this …
Brianne Broughton 
Christian Wade 
Greg Komara 
Derrek Mantzke 
Ryan Swanson 
Jimmy Foo 
Life Science Washington hosts events and a career center. They also create connections and promote policies that strengthen the environment …
Considering your career interests and potential trajectories within the physical and life sciences? There are scholarship opportunities that provide both …
Explore careers with access to over 6,000 videos on Candid Career.
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The Vault Guides to Jobs books are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers. Written in an …
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …
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