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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.

Maximizing Your Job Search with AI Workshop Hosted by Indeed

Ready to work smarter, not harder, in your job search? Join Indeed Career Strategist Brighid Power, Ed.D. as she leads a panel discussion alongside AI trailblazers Jeremy Schifeling and Hassan Akmal on how AI tools can help you explore career …

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Scholarship Opportunities

Luce Scholars Program | Deadline: September 15

The Luce Scholars Program is a competitive, 13-month leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences in Asia. It aims to strengthen relationships across borders by offering Scholars opportunities to …

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The Top 12 Companies Hiring in Biopharma Now – BioSpace

If you’re looking for your next pharma or biotech opportunity, here are the top 12 biopharmas hiring now, based on recent job posting volume.

**This information is pulled from BioSpace’s article: The Top 12 Companies Hiring in Biopharma Now

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Student Stories: Jacob Gannon

Rely on Your Soft Skills as Much as You Rely on What You Have Learned

The job field may be unpredictable right now and you may not know where you will end up next. Nonetheless, build on the relationships you …

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Navigating the 2025 Life Sciences Job Market: What Students Should Know

If you’ve been paying attention to headlines in biotech and pharma lately, you’ve probably noticed a mix of optimism and anxiety. On one hand, the life sciences industry is breaking ground in areas like AI-driven drug discovery, gene therapy, and …

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Student Stories & Advice

Victoria Hayes

Student Stories & Advice
  • Ph.D. in Biological and Biomedical Sciences Harvard University
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Sam Gruber

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  • Biogeochemical Oceanography University of New Hampshire
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Allison Naumann

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  • Research Scientist I University of Washington
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Jacob Gannon

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  • Research Scientist, School of Medicine University of Washington
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Luis Chan

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  • M.S. Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Yale University
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Ewan Lister

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  • Masters of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Waterloo
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Henry Su

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  • Ph.D in Physics University of Massachusetts Amherst
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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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