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 | Biostatistics | 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.

To stay motivated at work, I try to embrace curiosity

https://www.science.org/content/article/stay-motivated-work-i-try-embrace-curiosity

By Stephen Peters-Collaer
Stephen Peters-Collaer Contributer, Ph.D Candidate
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10 Data Analyst Interview Questions You Should Prepare For

https://arc.dev/developer-blog/data-analyst-interview-questions/

By Dairenkon Majime
Dairenkon Majime Contributor
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Best Jobs and Career Advice for Physics Majors

https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/guide/jobs-physics-majors/

By Glassdoor Team
Glassdoor Team
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The Advice I’d Give Myself Early in My Career. What would you tell your former self? Eight neuroscientists offer their perspective on gaining experience, handling stress, asking for what they need, and more.

Eight neuroscientists offer their perspective on gaining experience, handling stress, asking for what they need, and more.

What would you tell your former self?

“Get involved in more than one lab. Although it’s possible to get many lab skills and …

By Ingrid Beute repost - Quotes from sfn conference
Ingrid Beute repost - Quotes from sfn conference
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Your Complete Guide to Writing a Cover Letter (Plus Bonus Tips and Examples)

https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-31-tips-you-need-to-know

By The Muse Editors
The Muse Editors Editors
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Life and Physical Sciences Resources

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, Pennsylvania
  • Senior Leadership Development Consultant Kappa Delta Sorority
Meet Jillian >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Colin >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Service Technician SERVPRO
Meet Nathan >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Student Shadow Magee-Womens Hospital Of UPMC
Meet Diya >
  • Butler, PA
  • ScholarCHEF Community Engagement Intern Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation
Meet Sophia >
  • Erie, PA
Meet Lienne >
  • New Orleans, LA
Meet Samantha >
  • Newark, DE
Meet Paige >
  • Arlington Heights, IL
Meet Shannon >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Daniel >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Senior Public Health Project Manager University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health
Meet Harley (she/her) >

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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