Our lobby  is open 9:00-4:30, Monday-Friday. We also offer virtual appointments.

Upcoming Lobby Closure: Nov. 11th

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.

Job Search Fatigue

This time of year and with uncertainty, job searching can be disheartening and exhausting. It’s important to take a break and reassess. Here are some tips to supporting you in your job search fatigue:

Reflect on your application methods:

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Salary Expectation and Negotiation Tips 💸

Talking money can feel uncomfortable and awkward especially when you feel unprepared. Here are some tips to help you put a value to your worth!

For final tips and scripts on accepting the job offer, check out Indeed’s “How …

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Welcome to the 2025 Out for Undergrad Conference Application!

This application is for any of the conferences O4U offers, including Business, Digital, Engineering, and Life Sciences.

O4U is dedicated to providing positive, life-changing experiences to a vibrant, ever-evolving, all-inclusive community of self-identified students.

We are thrilled to offer the …

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Alumni Highlight: Jillian Schleicher, Senior Analytics Manager

Our Alumni Highlights Blog celebrates the remarkable journeys of our graduates, showcasing the diverse and inspiring paths they’ve carved across industries and around the globe. Check out Jill Schleicher’s journey and recommendations for current UW students and alumni.

Connect with …

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April’s FOOL of Learning: Grow for Your Career!

Grow your career path during this spring season!

LinkedIn Learning
Forage
Indeed Job Search Academy for UW

Complete FREE an on-demand video learning platform to help you develop and enhance skills. Connect them to your LinkedIn Profile!

Some certifications:

Participate …

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Student Stories & Advice

Victoria Hayes

Student Stories & Advice
  • Ph.D. in Biological and Biomedical Sciences Harvard University
Meet Victoria

Sam Gruber

Student Stories & Advice
  • Biogeochemical Oceanography University of New Hampshire
Meet Sam

Allison Naumann

Student Stories & Advice
  • Research Scientist I University of Washington
Meet Allison

Jacob Gannon

Student Stories & Advice
  • Research Scientist, School of Medicine University of Washington
Meet Jacob

Luis Chan

Student Stories & Advice
  • M.S. Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Yale University
Meet Luis

Ewan Lister

Student Stories & Advice
  • Masters of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Waterloo
Meet Ewan

Henry Su

Student Stories & Advice
  • Ph.D in Physics University of Massachusetts Amherst
Meet Henry

Kaitlin Beel

Student Stories & Advice
  • MPaT (Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics) University of Minnesota
Meet Kaitlin

Flora Walchenbach

Student Stories & Advice
  • Atmospheric Science University of Wisconsin - Madison
Meet Flora

Elizabeth Gilson

Student Stories & Advice
  • Master of Molecular Science and Software Engineering University of California, Berkeley
Meet Elizabeth

Jenny Jiang

Student Stories & Advice
  • Ph. D in Biomedical Science University of Iowa
Meet Jenny

Molly Stephenson

Student Stories & Advice
  • Research Scientist Assistant University of Washington Department of Microbiology
Meet Molly

Featured Resources

Vault Guide to Health Care Provider Jobs, Third 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 …

Vault Career Guide to Health Care Management, Fifth Edition
Vault Career Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Fourth Edition

Alaska Airlines Career & Internship Center
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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.

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