Life and Physical Sciences

Welcome to the Pitt’s Life & Physical Sciences Career Community! Through this community, you will find industry resources, career advice, resume samples, job/internship and networking opportunities, and events to help you navigate your post-graduation goals and plans.

Please feel free to explore other related community pages for additional resources and schedule an appointment with your career consultant.

  • Ashley Steffy: Bioinformatics | Biological Sciences | Biochemistry | Chemistry | Computational Biology | Ecology & Evolution | Microbiology | Molecular Biology
  • Ingrid Beute:  Astronomy | Environmental Science | Environmental Studies | Geology | Neuroscience | Physics
  • Carol Balk: Natural Sciences | Psychology
  • Raquel Montalvo Perez:  NCAA Student Athletes

Pre-Med students and students interested in pursuing a health track, please visit comprehensive resources and relevant appointment opportunities here.

Message to Our International Students

Pitt’s Career Center just wanted to take a moment to say that we’re so happy you chose Pitt! Whether you are just starting your journey here or have been with us for a while, you bring unique experiences, ideas, and …

By Gabby Brumond
Gabby Brumond Experiential Learning Consultant
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Life After Pitt: Essential Tips for Navigating your Job Search Journey

As you approach the final stretch of your college journey, the looming question of what comes next can feel both exciting and overwhelming. It’s time to dive into the job search process and kickstart your career. But fear not dear …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Get Off Campus to Visit Companies with Us

Panther Shadows provide Pitt students with exclusive opportunities to trek to organizations in small groups for site tours, presentations, alumni panels, and even some interactive simulations. Check out the events coming up this spring and be sure to register before …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director
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Tips on Searching for Science Jobs/Internships

Tips on Searching for Science Jobs & Internships

The Sciences career field requires specialized high skills and laboratory techniques, thus, representing an opportunity for professionals to enjoy what they do along with a prosperous financial reward. As a new graduate …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Resume and CV Writing Tips – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Evidence-informed data from sources including the 3rd edition of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Usage Report from Jobscan, shows that most companies today rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) to help them with the hiring process. These companies do not …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Life and Physical Sciences Resources

Overview of Tools

Platform Purpose Audience GoinGlobal Global career search platform with country-specific guides, employer databases, and visa info International …

Resume Samples

Connect with Alumni

Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

  • Pittsburgh
  • Associate Professor and Vice Chair (Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology) University of Pittsburgh
Meet Thomas
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Senior Research Associate New York University
Meet Erika
  • Columbus, OH
  • Former Principal Attorney Ohio Attorney General
Meet Randall
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Data Integration Analyst Innovu, LLC
Meet Joe
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Military Conscript Taiwanese Military
Meet Kevin
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Business Solutions Consultant Highmark Health
Meet Casten
  • Philadelphia, PA
Meet David
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Bioinformatics Research Specialist UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Meet Arjun
  • Tampa, FL
Meet Sarah
  • Philadelphia, PA
Meet Max
  • Lancaster, PA
  • Physical Therapist Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
Meet Alexandra
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • SkilzMatrix Digital
Meet Mani Pranay

Did you know?

Some of the top employers for Class of 2020 grads in the sciences included UPMC, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Quest Diagnostics. Visit our Success After Pitt site to check out the details!

Career Center In-Person Services

  • 200 William Pitt Union
  • 412-383-4473
  • Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Drop-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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