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.

Navigating the Crossroads After Your PhD: Choosing Between Academia and Industry

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

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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What is a Technical Interview?

Updated June 9, 2023

When applying for jobs, employers may ask you to take part in a technical interview. Technical interviews allow employers to determine whether your skills and technical knowledge qualify you for the open position. By learning more …

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The Indeed Editorial Team
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PITTSBURGH CHEMICAL DAY CONFERENCE & NETWORKING EVENT!

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Conference at Acrisure Stadium on October 18
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Pittsburgh Chemical Day Organization
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Machine Learning Interview Questions

https://arc.dev/developer-blog/machine-learning-interview-questions/

By Dairenkon Majime
Dairenkon Majime Data Scientist Intern & Content Writer
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Welcome to the AI & Digital Career Readiness Guide

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Career Fair Prep for Math-related fields

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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
Meet Thomas

Gabby Brumond

  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Experiential Learning Consultant University of Pittsburgh
Meet Gabby

Katelyn Morrison

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • PHD Student School of Computer Science
Meet Katelyn

Jenelle Collier

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Jenelle

Kaleigh Connors

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Kaleigh

Julie Lawler

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Assistant AI Security Researcher CERT/Software Engineering Institute
Meet Julie

Simon Wang

Alumni
  • Washington, DC
  • Ambassador Free the Facts
Meet Simon

Eyram Akabua

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Data Scientist (Data Analyst) The Pittsburgh Paints Company
Meet Eyram

Dhruv Gupta

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Founding Engineer Sparx
Meet Dhruv

Hunsi Jayaprakash

Alumni
  • Durham, NC
  • Research Engineer Teledyne Scientific & Imaging
Meet Hunsi

Erika Abarca Millán

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Senior Research Associate NYU Metro Center
Meet Erika

Arjun Singh

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Bioinformatics Research Specialist UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Meet Arjun
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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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