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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.

Creating your own Opportunities with Micro-Internships Webinar

A micro-internship is a short-term, paid projects with companies that help you develop professional experience. Parker Dewey is one of the leading companies helping connect YOU to these opportunities!

Check out this webinar to learn how their employer engagement templates 

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Reboot Your Job Search

The job market has been unpredictable and strenuous for students, new graduate and alumni. Here are some quick tips to have you reboot your job search!

Need support? Schedule an appointment with a Career Coach! YOU ARE NOT ALONE

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The Top 12 Companies Hiring in Biopharma Now

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.

In addition to the biopharmas above, check out these companies that are also hiring: Moderna

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🌟 Call for Volunteers: Women In Bio Seattle DEI Committee 🌟

Are you passionate about creating a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse life sciences ecosystem? Do you want to help drive change and build a more welcoming biotech community?

The Women In Bio Seattle DEI chair, Anquida Adams, is actively recruiting …

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How to Plan for YOUR Future Career

Are you thinking: “What do I want to do?” – “What can I do with this degree?” – “What are some steps I can take?”

Here are some tips to get you started!

Step 1 – Identify potential careers with:

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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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