{"id":10205,"date":"2025-04-30T15:25:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T19:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/?page_id=10205"},"modified":"2025-07-31T14:48:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T18:48:08","slug":"science-research-and-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/science-research-and-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Science, Research, and Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you interested in developing new innovative ways to advance scientific intelligence by applying your technical and analytical skills? Careers in science, research, and development provide opportunities for scientific inquiry, conducting research, and developing new processes, products, and technologies to solve complex real-world problems and drive innovation. We invite you to explore this industry to determine if it is a good fit for you and utilize our resources to launch your job, internship, or graduate school search.<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><strong>Meet with Your Industry Career Coach<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7603 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/short_dash-1-e1735861391295-150x30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"26\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0<\/h4>\n<div class=\"half\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Your Industry Career Coach can help you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Explore industry career options<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Update your resume<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Search for jobs\/internships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">Graduate school applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16pt\">and more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><button style=\"background-color: white;color: black;border: 2px solid #FF8200;border-radius: 0px;padding: 15px 15px;font-size: 25px;cursor: pointer;align-items: center;justify-content: center;line-height: 1\"><a style=\"color: inherit;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/schedule-an-appointment\/\"><strong> Schedule an Appointment<\/strong><\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10328 \" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/IndustryPages-Meet-your-career-coach-2-221x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/IndustryPages-Meet-your-career-coach-2-221x300.png 221w, https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/IndustryPages-Meet-your-career-coach-2.png 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10123\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/ChrisA-221x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"353\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h1><strong>Example Career Paths and Job Titles<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7603 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/short_dash-1-e1735861391295-150x30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"26\" \/><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Archeologists<\/li>\n<li>Biochemist<\/li>\n<li>Biologist<\/li>\n<li>Biological Technician<\/li>\n<li>Biomedical Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Biostatistician<\/li>\n<li>Chemist<\/li>\n<li>Clinical Research Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Computer Software Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Data Scientist<\/li>\n<li>Data Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Electrical Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Scientist<\/li>\n<li>Epidemiologist<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Lab Technician<\/li>\n<li>Mechanical Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Medical Scientist<\/li>\n<li>Medical Physicist<\/li>\n<li>Microbiologist<\/li>\n<li>Natural Science Manager<\/li>\n<li>Physical Scientist<\/li>\n<li>Physicist<\/li>\n<li>Process Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Product Development Scientist<\/li>\n<li>Quality Assurance Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Research Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Research Assistant or Associate<\/li>\n<li>Research Scientist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><strong>Career Resources<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7603 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/short_dash-1-e1735861391295-150x30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"26\" \/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Explore the Industry<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"> Use this section to research career paths, typical job titles, and how to start building skills to get prepared for this industry.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutcareers.com\/career-path\/research-development\/\">All About Careers: Research &amp; Development Scientists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/architecture-and-engineering\/home.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/home.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Technology\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/Life-Physical-and-Social-Science\/Chemists-and-materials-scientists.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Chemists and Material Scientists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/home.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Life, Physical, &amp; Social Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/find\/career?c=15\">ONET Online: STEM Careers Cluster<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/orise.orau.gov\/resources\/stem\/professional-development\/finding-an-internship\/what-stem-careers-are-in-high-demand.html\">ORISE: What STEM Careers are in High Demand?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.sciencecareers.org\/jobs\/research-scientist\/\">Science, Research and Development Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Student Organizations and Campus Involvement<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"> Use this section to learn about student organizations you can join at UT to learn more about your desired industry, network with professionals and peers with similar interests, and build transferable skills. <strong>Student Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organizations?categories=11883\">UTK Engineering and Technology Student Orgs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/student-organizations\/\">Tickle College of Engineering Student Orgs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organizations?categories=11876&amp;query=research\">UTK Research Student Orgs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/techcarnivol\">Tech CarniVOL<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/pipeline\">Pipeline: Vols for Women in STEM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/ostem\">Out in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (oSTEM)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/utk_manrrs\">Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/pjc\">Physics Journal Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/utkhealthphysicssociety\">Health Physics Society at University of Tennessee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/wip\">Women in Physics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/sps\">Society of Physics Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/math\">Math Club at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volink.utk.edu\/organization\/volhacks\">VolHacks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Research<\/strong>\u00a0If you are considering a Masters or Ph.D., gaining research experience is very important (possibly even critical) for graduate school admissions. Explore the following resources for ideas on how and where to get started.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ugresearch.utk.edu\/\">UT\u2019s Office of Undergraduate Research<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For specific research opportunities, students are encouraged to reach out to faculty directly by browsing the department websites to learn about research areas and sending a direct email to the faculty member. Students should make sure their email is professional and may want to consider attaching a resume. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-2\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Professional Organizations<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"> Professional Organizations can be helpful in exploring more about certain sub-industries within Science, Research and Development, finding job opportunities, and connecting with professionals in your area of interest. Many have their own job search boards along with a way to sign up for job alerts. You can view a list of Professional Organizations associated with your area\/major on What Can I Do With This Major. Below are a few examples of some professional organizations:\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaas.org\/programs\/project-2061\/research\">American Association for the Advancement of Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aibs.org\/careers\/index.html\">American Institute of Biological Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiche.org\/\">American Institute of Chemical Engineers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aps.org\/\">American Physics Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aaai.org\/home.html\">Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acm.org\/\">Association for Computing Machinery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chemconsult.org\/\">Association of Consulting Chemists and Chemical Engineers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/\">Association of Energy Engineers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arl.org\/\">Association of Research Libraries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asist.org\/\">Association for Information Science and Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bio.org\/\">Biotechnology Innovation Organization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.biotechinstitute.org\/go.cfm?path_info=\/\">Biotechnology Institute<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cra.org\/\">Computing Research Association<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.embs.org\/\">Engineering in Medicine &amp; Biology Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ibe.org\/\">Institute of Biological Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.informs.org\/\">Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordp.org\/\">National Organization of Research Development Professionals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nspe.org\/\">National Society of Professional Engineers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rdsoc.org\/\">Research and Development Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/searchandresearch.in\/\">Search and Research Development Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sampe.org\/\">Society of the Advancement of Material and Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aiche.org\/sbe\">Society for Biological Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/saard.org\/\">Society for Advanced Academic Research and Development<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socrd.org\/\">Society for Research Development<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-3\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Job and Internship Resources<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"> Check out these sites\u00a0<em>in addition to<\/em>\u00a0our\u00a0<strong>Handshake feed<\/strong> below. Use this section to search <em>specific<\/em>\u00a0job and internship boards for this industry.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biospace.com\/jobs\/\">Biospace.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dice.com\/\">Dice.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edumed.org\/resources\/summer-research-opportunities\/\">EduMed\u2019s Undergraduate Guide to Summer Research and Internship Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineering.com\/home\">Engineering.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineerjobs.com\/\">EngineerJobs.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobrxiv.org\/\">jobrxiv.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordp.org\/job-openings\">National Organization of Research Development Professionals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/researchinsociety.org\/jobs\/\">Researchinsociety.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.sciencecareers.org\/\">ScienceCareers.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencejobs.org\/\">Sciencejobs.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/\">USAJobs.com (Government Employers)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-4\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-4\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Graduate Students<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"single-collapse-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"> <strong>Graduate School Application Resources<\/strong>\u00a0Many graduate school resources can be found on our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/students\/prepare-for-graduate-school\/\">Prepare for Graduate School<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0website, including deciding on graduate school, resumes, letters of recommendation, and admissions essays\/personal statements. Graduate School Applications take time and will require roughly 6-9 months of preparation. The key to applying to a graduate program within Science, Research and Development will be exploring each school and program\u2019s process for obtaining a faculty mentor. You will likely need to research faculty associated with the program of interest and contact them to inquire about research opportunities and faculty mentorship. Below are some links you may find helpful:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/07\/495168-Career-Dev-Grad-Adm-Guide-Accessible-FINAL-2019.pdf\">Graduate School Admissions Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.utk.edu\/graduate-programs\/\">University of Tennessee College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/degrees\/\">University of Tennessee Tickle College of Engineering Degrees Offered<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Current Graduate Student Resources<\/strong> Graduate students at the University of Tennessee have access to all of the resources offered by the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration. Please see the \u201cMake an Appointment with Your Career Coach\u201d section above to explore all your professional development options.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-light card fountain tx brd-\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jobs on Handshake: Science, Research, and Development<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"has-dates wp-block-rss\">\n<li class='wp-block-rss__item'>\n<div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/utk.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11078221\/share_preview'>Archeologist (CASIE) (IL) (MN) at Army Civilian Careers<\/a><\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-05-27T09:39:04-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 27, 2026<\/time> <\/li>\n<li class='wp-block-rss__item'>\n<div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/utk.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11072348\/share_preview'>Junior Specialist at UC Davis Department of Urologic Surgery<\/a><\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-05-22T15:58:40-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 22, 2026<\/time> <\/li>\n<li class='wp-block-rss__item'>\n<div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/utk.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11070808\/share_preview'>RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II at Caltrans HQ<\/a><\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-05-22T09:35:50-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 22, 2026<\/time> <\/li>\n<li class='wp-block-rss__item'>\n<div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/utk.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11069056\/share_preview'>Sustainment Technician &#8211; Additive Manufacturing Specialist at University of Dayton<\/a><\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-05-21T16:24:35-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 21, 2026<\/time> <\/li>\n<li class='wp-block-rss__item'>\n<div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/utk.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11067951\/share_preview'>ECDP Natural Resources Technician &#8211; Avon Park AFR, FL at Colorado State University &#8211; Warner College of Natural Resources (1401)<\/a><\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-05-21T13:04:17-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 21, 2026<\/time> <\/li>\n<li class='wp-block-rss__item'>\n<div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/utk.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11067842\/share_preview'>ECDP Cultural Resources Technician &#8211; Eglin AFB, FL at Colorado State University &#8211; Warner College of Natural Resources (1401)<\/a><\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-05-21T12:37:54-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 21, 2026<\/time> <\/li>\n<li class='wp-block-rss__item'>\n<div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/utk.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11056699\/share_preview'>Space Simulation Engineer at Space Dynamics Laboratory<\/a><\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-05-18T12:44:07-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 18, 2026<\/time> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you interested in developing new innovative ways to advance scientific intelligence by applying your technical and analytical skills? 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