Careers Definition and 202 Threads

I was looking at jobs involving radiation and on salary.com for a radiation therapist, the national average is over 300k... that doesn't seem accurate at all. I was thinking it'd be 80k at the most... are there any accurate salary sites?

I plan on switching from electrical to aerospace engineering in the winter and aerospace engineering at my university is basically split into 4 parts, the one that seems to interest me the most is the space systems design), but I'm curious if there is any aerospace engineers here who are in that...

Evening forum, I'd like to pursue a doctoral degree in theoretical physics. What sorts of jobs can one get in this field? Where would I work — strictly at a University, or at a lab, private company, etc? Any information about theoretical physics careers is appreciated. Thanks for your...

so I'm a sophomore in high school. Skills: I'm great at math, winning state level math competitions and competing in national level competitions, so a math major is also considerable. I know many languages in computer science: HTML, CSS, javascript, Flash/AS3, PHP, mysql. I enjoy web...

Are there any research careers in mathematics that don't involve teaching?

I have always been interested in light and sound design (mostly at concerts) and was wondering how could i get into a job or something that will help me get involved into that field ? i don't really want to go through my schools theature program just because i don't like it but yeah help me

Hey there PhysicsForum...long time reader, first time poster. Ever since I was about 11, I've wanted to pursue a degree in mathematics; now that I am in my first year of college (pursuing a degree in applied mathematics), I am coming to the realization that I have absolutely no idea what I want...

Wanted to Change over careers to Physics Research at Age of 22 is it too late?? Hey I am 22 yrs old and graduated from School with pretty good grades, but due to certain problems had to discontinue my education and had to start working. Although i tried not to lose touch with the books. I...

What are the best carreers in that domaine? My interests are zoology and marine biologie though I know that is not where there are the most job offers.

Since I was 14 I've been in the restaurant business. Even if I had another job I still worked part time in restaurants. I've worked for Morrimoto when he was the executive chef at POD, Mark Vettri, Chris Bellino and other big name chef's. It's really the only thing I am actually qualified to do...

Hi, Just wanted to know if any of you guys had any useful advice with regards to careers from a maths degree. I am in my second year of a integrated masters (in the UK) and would be open to further study. I am doing well academically so far (top 15% of my uni, which is prob 2nd best in UK)...

I have a dilemma that I don't know how to solve, and I'm hoping for advice. My dilemma is that I simultaneously love mathematics and hate school. If you just want to get to the point, skip to the last paragraph, but if you want the details, read on. To elaborate, I have dropped out of college...

Now, I've still got a couple of years to go before I graduate but I have started thinking about my future. I enjoy physics, I really do. I know most people over here probably do too. The point is that while I enjoy working on experiments in a lab or doing theoretical work, I don't want my whole...

Hello all! First off, Hello! I'm new to the forums and community, and hopefully i won't be leaving anytime soon :) And now for my questions. I will be attending my first year of Engineering physics at CarletonU this fall, and I'm extremely excited. The main reason for me choosing...

I know everyone's had a big fear during their academic careers; mine currently is the fear of which field to take. I'm a current 2nd year physics major at the University of California, Davis and I am having doubts about physics being the right path for me. I do well in both physics and...

Careers in physics?? Can anyone tell me or list the jobs of physicists?? What are their roles in defence industry? can they work/experiment the integration of mechanical and electrical engineering (like mechatronics)? Can physicists design/develop/work with AAMs (anti-air missiles)? or physics...

I'm currently dong my undergrad in EngPhys (Nuclear) at McMaster. I've been thinking about where I'd like to work after I'm done school. I think that I'd be more interested in R&D, particularly around the nitty-gritty physics and GenIV technology. What companies would be good to look at for...

I want a career that is appreciated and wanted in the US that is concerning physics, any type of physics (Astrophysics, Nuclear physics, Quantum physics etc...)

Physics Careers -- Only two branches? Is physics careers only broken up into two branches? Basically all I've seen was theoretical and experimental careers.. What else is there?? (physics related, not engineering or wall street )

Hi everyone. I'm making this post as a graduating senior in high-school, who's unsure of the careers that are out there for physics and astronomy, and how to pursue them. Any feedback is amazing :) Just a quick background about myself: I've always loved science, pretty much any kind other...

Homework Statement I am researching a career which involves Grade 12 physics and have decided upon doing Electrical Engineering. We have to relate the career to two out of the five units, Forces/Motion, Energy/Momentum, Gravitational/Electrical/Magnetic Fields, Wave/Light, and...

I have a decision to make in my physics PhD of where to start my research between physics, applied physics, or even ECE/physics. I know that I could always switch fields part way in, but I really don't want to be set back and I want to make the right decision to start with. Anyway, as I am...

I am 15 years old living in the Uk and i plan to leave sixth form in two years time with A* A-Levels in Sociology, Physics, Further Maths, Maths, and Chemistry and AS in biology and General studies. I would then hope to go to Cambridge, Imperial college, or Edinburgh University to study Physics...

So I'm about to graduate this year and was wondering if I don't make it to med school what other options I have. I really like to see myself doing medical work. so what can a person with a B.S. in Biology do for living. can anyone give me ideas so that way I can start to think about them. thank you.

I have a learning disability in math comprehension, a mild case of dyscalculia. I heard that computer science and programming are extremely math-intensive. In school, I excelled in every other subject except math. I graduated HS with a 3.6 GPA, I was given individualized assistance in math. I...

I'm not entirely sure that this question doesn't belong in the Earth sciences forum, so my apologies if I've goofed. I'm trying to figure out what academic path to take in order to best be qualified to do field research out in the natural world as often as possible, and secondarily in as...

What sort of alternative careers have people with physics PhD's gone into? I no longer wish to continue in physics research, but I am having trouble finding any jobs I can actually apply for. Most listings I am finding have very specific experience requirements which don't even resemble...

Sorry if this topic name is a bit vague. Anyway, my question is what kind of careers can one go into, where the trajectory still lies on the science side? I noticed most of my relatives who studied engineering have moved over to the business side (more powerpoints/emails). Or rather, a path...

Obviously the job market is tough for everyone right now, but I was wondering whether anyone might have some guidance for me. I graduated in May 2010 with a B.A. in Math with an Applied concentration from a midwestern liberal arts college. My grades were pretty decent, but I got a few B+'s in...

Hi all, I got another thread going, but I am getting some great info so want to expand in another direction. If I was to get my Bsc in Chemistry, and my PhD in BioChemistry, or Microbiology, what careers besides being a MD can I look forward to in the medical field ? (not interested in...

I have recently completed a PhD in experimental condensed matter physics and I am not interested in staying in academia. I would like to hear from people who have already left academia. Specifically, I would like to hear what employment people were able to find and what difficulties they...

Currently needing career advices in this job-searching transition phase. I have recently completed physics degree in Canada, and am seeking three career planning possibilities in order of preference: (i) Apply physics degree to civil engineering preferably without more schooling Need...

Is anyone else going to the Naturejobs career Expo? Its on the 23rd Sept (next Thursday) in London. Its free. I'm thinking of going, but I don't really know what to do in these events... what should I aim to achieve? I don't really have a job or phd subject in mind...

I recently completed a theoretical particle physics phd from a top 10 school, and to my chagrin, I was unable to land any postdoc position. Most of my phd work was related to next-to-leading-order QCD calculations, so I have a strong math background. For my phd work I was mostly forced into...

Hello, I graduated with a BA in applied physics a few years ago with a good gpa, and I have since been working here and there at various office type jobs, and I want to start using my degree for a better job, but I am not sure what my options are. I originally went into physics because it...

So I hear a few universities now offer PhDs in astrobiology. I would love to be an astrobiologist, especially if it meant analyzing data from NASA probes! But, seriously, aside from the handful of jobs offered by NASA, do astrobiology careers even exist? I know that PhDs in general are risky...

Hello, people! I'm fond of studying the nervous system and I'd like to pursue a career related to it, but I don't know which path to take:pratice(MD) or research(PhD). Here's a rough comparison of how these jobs are to me: MD(neurologist or neurosurgeon)=safe, tedious, well-paid job...

Hey everyone, I have a speech that I was assigned last night, informative in nature. I am thinking of possibly giving a speech on LaTeX use. It's a short speech, five to seven minutes in length. So I am planning to give some examples of what LaTeX can be used for. Here is the question...

i've been kind of slow going through college. the last time i met with a counselor, i found i was about a year away from a bachelor's in general math, so i decided to focus on that. later, i asked a teacher what people do with a degree in general math. she said that usually people studying...

what all job options are ther after one does his msc physics

I like machines and robots, i will like to work for that industry, being involved in the desing, creation and how robots works. I like Physics and Math and i am good at it but i totally hate chemistry(is that normal?). So what career is the most involved? Mechanical, Electronic or there is...

I want to study acoustics but not sure what kind of work is out there. I would also like to be able to use my electrical engineering skills. What kinds of careers out there will involve use Electrical Engineering and Acoustics?

I'm currently attending U of I and majoring in Nuclear engineering, following in my fathers foot steps, and here i arrive at the problem my father is a nuclear engineer like i have said above and works at a nuclear power plant, and seeing what he goes through working at a power plant I'm sure...

Like i said above in the title, i can't choose from two careers, which are almost opposite from each other, quantum physics, and zoology. In my early years i enjoyed zoology and animals, but as i got older i shifted into quantum physics, i enjoy both very much, I'm not concerned about money. I...

Hi all. I am a precision engineer with 10 years under my belt. I want to switch to a physics related career. My school is to college level, mechanical and electronic engineering (in Europe that is not University), I am studying for a BSc in physical science, part time. The problem is the time...

I was thinking in mechanical engineering or mechatronic engineering, i really want to build things and love physics and math. I only left 4 months to choose career, some lights please.

I'm interested in both marketing (creativity, communication, persuasion) and engineering/computer science (theory and its application to develop new technologies). What are some careers that combine the two?

Hi, I am starting a medical carrer soon and i was kind of wondering what can i do after i earn my degree? I got into medicine for the sure fact that i was helping people, but inside a hospital? I was wondering if there are such organizations that employ doctors to go into other places in need...

Hello all, I am currently pursuing a B.S. degree in physics. My main concern is finding a job that isn't just laboratory research. Can anyone give some of the popular areas that physics degrees would be applicable for? Any advice would be much appreciated.

So, I am really terrible with Calculus, but I wish to pursue a career in physics research. So far I have been scraping by well enough, but it is very difficult. I noticed that Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism are pretty much just applied calculus. Conceptually, I understand calculus just...