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.

Work Smart available to Pitt students and alumni

Published on March 20, 2024

The University of Pittsburgh has become a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Students and alumni can access all of AAUW’s resources and webinars for free.

AAUW has been working to narrow the gender pay gap, which …

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Neuroscience: A brief overview of the opportunities this interdisciplinary field offers and considerations in job search strategies.

Published on March 6, 2024

Neuroscience is a vast and interdisciplinary field that offers a wide range of opportunities at various levels of education. Let’s break down each level along with the specializations and additional coursework/minors/certifications that could enhance your career prospects:

Undergraduate Level:

Specializations: …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Navigating the Crossroads After Your PhD: Choosing Between Academia and Industry

Published on February 28, 2024

Completing a PhD is a monumental achievement, but it often leads to a critical juncture: deciding between pursuing a career in academia or transitioning to industry. This decision can significantly impact your future trajectory, making it crucial to weigh various …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Negotiating Salary as a New Graduate

Published on October 31, 2023

Congratulations soon-to-be Pitt graduate or recent graduate! Landing the job is just the beginning; negotiating your salary is pivotal in ensuring you are fairly compensated for your skills and potential, experience, and the value you bring to the table. But …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Thriving in the Virtual Working Environment: How to be successful and advance in your career.

Published on October 30, 2023

Being successful and advancing in the virtual working environment: Here are some suggestions to facilitate your journey and to THRIVE:

Communicate effectively and regularly: In a remote working environment, it’s essential to communicate regularly with your colleagues and managers. Keep …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Resume Samples

Physics Resume Sample

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Chemistry Resume Sample

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Natural Sciences Resume Sample

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Computational Biology Resume Sample

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Ecology & Evolution Resume Sample

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Connect with Alumni

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

Thomas Platt

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Associate Professor and Vice Chair (Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology) University of Pittsburgh
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Elizabeth Roy

Alumni
  • Rockville, MD
  • Crisis Counselor Crisis Text Line
Meet Elizabeth

Nick Pezich

Alumni
  • Wexford, PA
  • Consultant Trinity Consultants
Meet Nick

Sharon Beck, MS, MBA, PMP

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Senior Technical Director, IV Products Omnicell
Meet Sharon

Stephen Mackley

Alumni
  • Brussels, Brussels
  • Vice President of Product Mentor Collective
Meet Stephen

Susan Shea

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh
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Ryan Praskovich

Alumni
  • Columbus, OH
  • Sr Consultant, Cyber Fraud Product Owner Nationwide
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Neha More

Alumni
  • Santa Clara, CA
Meet Neha

Kiran Kumar Rallabandi

Alumni
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • Smithfield Foods
Meet Kiran Kumar

Silver Oonyu

Alumni
  • Soroti, Uganda
Meet Silver

Viktoria Kramer, DVM

Alumni
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Emergency veterinarian animal emergency and specialty center
Meet Viktoria

Matt Trezza

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Associate Applications Developer Federated Hermes
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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!

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