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Tiny Cells, Big Impact: My Journey in the Raj Lab

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Published on December 6, 2024

Asmus Nielsen, COL ’27, Aalborg, Denmark

It’s amazing how much you can learn from something you can’t even see with the naked eye. I’m incredibly grateful to the 2024 Career Services Summer Funding Grant for allowing me to dive into …

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My Summer Internship at the NIH and NIDDK: Advancing Chronic Kidney Disease Research

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Published on December 4, 2024

Daniela Medina, COL ’26, Laredo, TX

This past summer, I researched on chronic kidney disease with the NIH and NIDDK. I was allowed to pick my coordinating center and lab funded by the NIH, and I chose to work at …

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Science, Stories, and the Soul of Medicine

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Published on December 4, 2024

Jiamin Chen, COL ’26, Orlando, FL

This summer, I had the invaluable opportunity to engage in full-time research, an experience that deepened my appreciation for the dedication and perseverance required in the pursuit of a Ph.D. I was fascinated by …

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My Summer in the Abdulmalik Lab

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Published on November 22, 2024

Felicitas Tananibe, COL ’26, Philadelphia, PA

In the United States alone, Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) affects approximately 100,000 people; more than 90% are Black or African American. Growing up in a country where this illness was much heard off, I …

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A Philly Summer with the Drndic Lab!

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Published on November 22, 2024

Benjamin Sailors, SEAS ’25, Bellefontaine, OH

This summer, I have been working in the Drndic Lab at Penn in the Physics Department. So far, my work in the laboratory has been focused on creating and utilizing nanopores in condensed matter …

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Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni served by our office.  Handshake uses …

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ChemIDPShare This: Share ChemIDP on FacebookShare ChemIDP on LinkedInShare ChemIDP on X
A tool for chemists to help them explore career options and create a plan for their own professional and career …

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Successful scientists share their experiences and advice related to a variety of careers in education, industry, government, and more

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Developed specifically for STEM PhDs, this free resource provides self-assessment tools to help you evaluate your skills, interests, and values, …

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Employer with Dedicated “Early Career Programs” for New GradsShare This: Share Employer with Dedicated “Early Career Programs” for New Grads on FacebookShare Employer with Dedicated “Early Career Programs” for New Grads on LinkedInShare Employer with Dedicated “Early Career Programs” for New Grads on X
Not All Organizations Offer Internships or Hire New Grads
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Work on climate. We track thousands of job and internship openings at hundreds of high-impact climate tech companies.

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Vault Career Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Third EditionShare This: Share Vault Career Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Third Edition on FacebookShare Vault Career Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Third Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Career Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Third Edition on X
Worldwide, more than 2,700 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies comprise a trillion-dollar industry, with many of the top companies—and one of …

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Vault Guide to Park and Public Land Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share Vault Guide to Park and Public Land Jobs, Second Edition on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Park and Public Land Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Park and Public Land Jobs, Second Edition on X
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Chemicals Industry Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share Vault Guide to Chemicals Industry Jobs, Second Edition on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Chemicals Industry Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Chemicals Industry Jobs, Second Edition on X
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Medical Equipment Manufacturing Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share Vault Guide to Medical Equipment Manufacturing Jobs, Second Edition on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Medical Equipment Manufacturing Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Medical Equipment Manufacturing Jobs, Second Edition on X
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Vault Guide to Chemistry Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share Vault Guide to Chemistry Jobs, Second Edition on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Chemistry Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Chemistry Jobs, Second Edition on X
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Vault Guide to Nuclear Power Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share Vault Guide to Nuclear Power Jobs, Second Edition on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Nuclear Power Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Nuclear Power Jobs, Second Edition on X
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