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ok. so with all the gloom and doom there are always positive sides. I was reading http://www.thecareerengineer.com/static_content.cgi?record_type=news&record_id=19245609" because of 3 major contract wins. This is good right? I mean its a positive sign that things are getting better. Or just...

Hi guys, :D MORE good news it seems. was reading , http://www.themanufacturer.com/uk/content/9339/Airbus_get_" and it said Airbus was getting a 28 million pound grant. This will keep close on 2000 http://www.careers-jobs.eu/aerospace-jobs" safe. Could this be the sign that things...

A little funky title but I couldn't help but word it that way. Anyway I was thinking still have time to make up my mind between going for a physics Ph.D or Engineering B.S. So i figured i could go still for for guidance and hopefully ask some questions that others havn't asked that may intrigue...

They made a rather interesting topic of this on the radio the other day. What is the strangest/most interesting job interview you have ever been on. Or who was the strangest person you have ever interviewed for a job. I can't think of any off hand except that strange guy I trained...

Hello, I am a physics-maths double major and a rising sophomore at a US university. I currently have a "research" position with a professor, but its more like I asked nicely and the prof did me a favor by giving me the position. I don't do more than a few hours of work a week. So, I need a...

Jobs, which require a good set of intelligence and hard work?

hello dear mechanicals i have a BS of mechanical engineering and i am living in a third world country,i have a question from mechanical students or engineers which are living in first world countries: if somebody in your country has a BS of mechanical engineering and then gets a Msc of...

I hold a MS in physics. I have been out of school for three years and half years now. I want to move on from my current job as a full-time tutor. Most jobs I have seen required either a Ph.D, postdoctoral experience or work experience in fields I have no experience in. I am interested in...

What sort of jobs do I get after graduating in Physics (especially theoretical)? cheers, ALip.

Alright, so I am in the process of switching my major (again), and this time to physics. I started in management for 3 semesters, then building construction management for 3 semesters, and now I'm going to physics. So far I have really enjoyed physics. I'm just hoping I don't eventually become...

I'm wondering if anyone can suggest jobs at which I would have a lot of free time, to work on my computer. I have a couple of ideas for projects, but they won't produce any income for the short term. Any suggestions of jobs I could look for? I have my BSc in Math Phys, but I'm not particular...

It has been said many times and in many places that theoretical physics is a hard field to find a job in, relative to experimental physics. One can further break this assessment down into more groups, such as high-energy theory, gravitational theory, and so on to compare the difficulty in...

Hey guys, I thought this article might be helpful in getting a picture of what jobs engineering graduates have been getting. I graduated recently from an engineering program, and I wrote up my impressions of what myself and my classmates have been able to come up with. I tried to include all...

Are there any statistics on PHD doctorants whose thesis was on beyond the standard model, I mean how many percentage of them got to keep working in this field after they got their PHD?

I am physics major who has tried applying to all types of internships and jobs and have not had any luck? This trouble led me to apply to PhD programs were I have had greater success than finding a fulltime job I suspect this might be due to the economy but not sure. Are there any jobs other...

What jobs are available for Astrophysicists?

I'm in my final year of high school and thinking about uni courses I should take but I'm not sure what kinda of job I want at the end of it. So, I'm a bit unsure with uni courses to take. I would love a biology/physics based job. I was thinking something in nanotechnology and it's...

Well, is there any hope?

I am interested to teaching high schools or colleges (USA), but not in a university, if you know one please advice.

Hi guys n gals, I am new here. I am about to finish my 11th grade/ GCE AS Level Exams. I have Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Applied ICT. What major should I take in my undergraduate course to ensure a (very) high salary. Thank you and hoping for a quick reply...

do these exist outside of industry (in say, government, etc where you don't have to work for a boss) if you get a MS or phD in applied math or engineering? the only ones i can think of off the top of my head would be in the national labs like los alamos, oak ridge, etc how much do these jobs...

Hi, I'm currently a Physics undergraduate living in London. I'm thinking of finding a field-related job which I can do during the holidays to see how much I'm capable of doing. Does anyone have any suggestion where to start? Not many people would hire an undergraduate, right?

In the news in the UK, Greenpeace has purchased a plot of land the size of a football field, in the hope of stopping the expansion of Heathrow, Greenpeace is using the climate change argument to rally support for it's actions. Should Greenpeace be allowed to interfere in such matters as the...

I'm a second semester sophomore right now majoring in Computer Engineering and things aren't looking bright for me. First semester, freshmen year, I got a 3.3 with one dropped class, chemistry. Second semester, freshmen year, I got a 2.8 with one dropped class, Calc 2. Both dropped...

Hi, what exactly is 'data mining'? What kind of degrees in college or jobs require good background in data mining? I've always been interested in areas such as pattern recognition, and was wondering what kind of life as a data miner would be. Thanks.

I'm an Undergraduate student and need help deciding on what to major in. I'm currently a double major in Statistics and Finance. I would like to work up in New York as a analyst or Hedge Fund manager of the sort. However, hedge fund manager might be unrealistic so an analyst job is probably my...

But will it work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m17pz0R_qZo Will there be more money for traffic cams I wonder?

I'm currently a mechanical engineering undergrad who has taken an interest in nuclear engineering. However, an undergraduate nuclear engineering program is not offered at my school. My question is, can a mechanical engineer still get the same kind of job as a nuclear engineer?

Hi, what are some of the best jobs in business that require a combination of people skills and math skills? Thank you.

...that does not involve working as part of an orgainsation. Any?

hi Is it necessary for a hardware electronics design engineer to know hitech math and physics to do his daily work. Can he survive without them?

In your opinion, what are the most lucrative jobs going to be in about 10 years? My thoughts: 1. Nuclear engineering 2. Nanotechology 3. Medical - Vanguard

A friend of mine is a new graduate with a bachelor's in biology. His ideal job is in evolutionary cell biology but he can really do any kind of biology. He's searched exhaustively for jobs with no luck. Anyone have any tips on places to look for bachelors level jobs in biology? He's willing...

I want to be involved in the research for searching for new forms of energy, to decrease our energy dependence. I am a starting senior in high school, and want to know what I should declare my major as. (As of now, I'm just going to go in as Physics most likely)

Throughout my life, I've heard and read many people assert that the jocks in high school (football players, basketball players, and wrestlers more so than other sports, I think) almost invariably wind up having minimum wage, menial labor type of jobs when they go into the real world. And people...

Maybe you've heard about Hubbert peak aka Peak Oil . Otherwise, this threads should be useful for you: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=172175&highlight=hubbert https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=184372&highlight=hubbert The global economy it's entirely oil...

Everyone tells me its useless to major in physics and that if I like science I should just study engineering.I also hear that the only jobs availabe with Physics is with teaching.So I was wondering what jobs are available by majoring in physics?I know that one can be a researcher but isn't a...

Any suggestions for summer jobs? Guess its kinda hard to go from physics to flipping burgers. I have a part time job as a tutor at the college, but that doesn't really pay the rent.

I completed the first two years of the MEM curriculum and two coop cycles at Drexel University before switching to Audio engineering. I handle audio for bands and meetings now and am tired of the 60 hour weeks, physical labor and am no longer interested in what I do. I am also concerned about...

Are there actually any jobs out there for physicists that get paid a good wage?? I'd like to think I'm a talented physicist, with a rolling grade of 100% in my A level so far. But it saddens me that a profession I'd would enjoy gets paid so little! Or am I misinformed? Through a little bit of...

Math and Physics. Right now I'm a math major but I might switch to physics. what type of jobs are there for these degrees? Besides being a professor of course.

Firstly let me say that I am not about to pick a career purely on salary and from what I have heard Physics isn't going to make me a millionaire. As I am very much certain of a job in physics or somehow related to physics whether it be in management or in engineering, I would like to know what...

On Dirty Jobs tonight, Mike Rowe was helping an Big Animal Veteranarian. What was that critter? It looks like it could have been a wolverine or fisher but it had a very pointed snout like a possum has. Big white whiskers. I can't describe it well, but I've been ruling things out with my...

What type of jobs are avilable to someone with a degree in applied math?

Does anyone know a way for someone with good mathematical and computer science(including programming) skills to make some money doing part time work? I guess someone could look at my other posts to assess my level of mathematical competence. Something that would take around 10 hours per week...

I'm not majoring in engineering, so do not suggest it. I know it is possible to get an engineering job with a physics major. Here are a few minors (not exhaustive) I am considering: Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management Technology I know it might be a little...

I don't really know how to start this, so I'll get to the point: I'll be going to university in the fall because as it turns out being a minimum wage slave is horrible...anyways, my choice of major is a tossup between Physics and Computer Information Systems. I took Physics and AP Calculus my...

So I was thinking, there are probably a lot of professions that won't be around in a few decades. For example, the mail man. A lot of mail is sent over the internet anymore, so sooner or later we might not need mail men. A milk man used to be a common job a long time ago, but milk is no longer...

...Are there any outside of academia? For example, do private companies have theorists working in R&D?

What are some science/maths jobs that recquires minimal direct people interaction? Online tutoring would be one. Any others? Maintaining online websites educating (primary/secondary) students about science would be another but how good is the pay from ads?