Discuss topics on science and math professions. Topics include job descriptions, salary, requirements and responsibilities. Find advice when comparing two or more similar careers.
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Careers in theoretical physics and cosmology: jobs, education, salaries
- DanielcoderX
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Physics Scattering / inverse scattering industry jobs?
- physics32123
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Other How much coding do I need to learn when becoming a nuclear physicist?
- TR094
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Job Skills What Can I Do Science/Math Related While Working on Undergrad Degree?
- Ascendant0
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Job Skills Electronics PhD Subject Question
- nick40
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Job Skills Advanced engineering/science courses for working professionals
- elgen
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Physics Is returning to school sensible for me?
- physics_enthusiast
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Job Skills Struggling with motivation for web development and career direction
- Eclair_de_XII
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Job Skills Hoping to find suggestions on time management
- Lathropian
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Physics Starting a physics and astronomy PhD at 39 with an arts degree
- Andrew
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Physics Looking to pivot to physics at 31, could use some guidance
- Lathropian
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Physics Badly Need Honest Advice to make an informed decision on my future in Physics
- Slimy0233
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Physics Lost undergrad looking for advice on career path and grad school
- kori2003
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Engineering Mid career guidance as an aerospace engineer
- Lowcountry
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What types of things do you get second opinions on in life?
- kyphysics
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What Was (Is) Your Favorite Summer Job?
- Ivan Seeking
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Engineering How to know if I’m more inclined towards Mechanical or Electrical Engineering?
- Dmenam21
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Physics Dropping my PhD studies to join industry
- rafaelbarragan
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Engineering PhD in Systems Engineering - Impact on Career
- YoshiMoshi
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When choosing your career, did you prioritize interest or salary?
- ProfuselyQuarky
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Other Do International Applicants Get Visa Sponsorship and Housing from Intel?
- Faru2904
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Physics Is a PhD in Physics the Right Choice for Me?
- oliviajohnsonoj
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Physics I'm a Medical Physicist. I have nothing to do. I'm going insane!
- Mulz
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Physics Engineering Physicist interview with SLAC
- Raffaello
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Engineering Career Path Advice for people with no technical or social skills
- Ssp
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Physics Backup jobs if PhD in physics isn't a goal
- taabut
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Physics Is Physics Worth Pursuing Given Financial Responsibilities?
- CuriousGuy33
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Physics Unable to settle on a specialisation
- warhammer
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Engineering Pursuing Research in Engineering Versus Hobby Projects
- person123
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Funding from an organization and delay regarding that matter
- T C
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Physics Are many Physics Students entering into Astrophysics?
- warhammer
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Physics Looking for a postdoc in a different field than my PhD, among other things
- fluidistic
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Physics I love physics, but I want more money and I'm considering a career change
- enderleero1
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Physics How do you keep track of scientific literature in your field?
- vassalloef
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Physics Best PhD to stay in physics research?
- scribblekibble
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Shifting from Mechanical Engineer to Aerospace Engineer
- dsaun777
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Job Skills What to talk about with co-workers?
- shivajikobardan
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Asking about a publishing company for my relative's new book and game
- hagopbul
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Breaking Into the Field: Re-evaluating Advice Given
- JonPoplett
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Other Are too many students going into CompSci?
- swampwiz
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Engineering How hands-on is Electrical Engineering?
- Steven_Scott
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Importance of communication and how to improve it
- Grelbr42
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Engineering Physics bachelors to Engineering masters
- danielle
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Physics What types of industrial jobs do physics PhDs tend to land?
- StatGuy2000
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Job Skills Majoring in Technological Physics
- wolly
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Other Switching from theoretical physics to software development as a career
- ATmundo
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Job Skills What's your career/life advice for a fresher entering industry?
- shivajikobardan
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Did you start off in Physics before switching to Engineering?
- bigmike94
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Physics Guidance For Writing Scientific Papers In A Second Language
- ohwilleke
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What Does TAing Mean in PhD Programs?
- member 731016
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Other Why are there so many physics grads in finance?
- swampwiz
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Physics Choice of specialization for Quantum Chromodynamics PhD?
- VVS2000
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Physics Are physicists good in EVERY branch of physics?
- yezia
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Are Engineers Focusing Too Much on Answers Instead of Questions?
- BWV
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Astrophysics research at ISRO in India?
- tanaygupta2000
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Engineering What might I expect as a Junior Metal Millwright?
- DaveC426913
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Engineering I’m having second thoughts about my job position. How can I proceed with it?
- thegreengineer
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Job Skills How do you become a physics teacher in highschool or gymnasium school?
- wolly
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Engineering Finding the right Career Path/Job Prospects in EE
- lolozguz
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Pursue a career in nuclear fusion or instrument control?
- random_soldier
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Is recieving such an email on desk rejection a good sign?
- Ahmed1029
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Physics From biomedical engineering to bio-physics to medical physicist
- JordanBolds
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Physics Medical Physics: is it worth it?
- qntm
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Job Skills Is it too late to pursue a career in computer science at 47?
- Listenupjunior97
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Physics Choosing a research stream for solar and green energy without an engineering background
- shivangi thakur
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Other So you want to be a professor in the US
- gwnorth
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Physics Apply for a post doc with different topics from my PhD projects?
- DannyLouis888
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Math What are the challenges faced by disillusioned math majors in finding a job?
- homeylova223
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Which Comp Sci Degree Should I Choose for Better Earnings?
- carterhanan
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Physics Working as a Researcher in academia without teaching/lecturing
- CGandC
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Physics Should I Apply for APS Student Ambassadorship with Only 11 Months Left in My Degree?
- warhammer
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Job Skills Any advice for a new grad looking to be a Software Engineer?
- Riman643
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What Career Opportunities Await After a MSc in Biomaterials and Biomechanics?
- Cristina B
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Engineering Experimental Fluid Mechanics Vs. Computational Fluid Mechanics
- AJSayad
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Job Skills Is it worth taking examinations that don't require hands-on practice?
- Eclair_de_XII
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Other Is Freelance Web Development a Viable Career Path for a Python-Savvy Student?
- Listenupjunior97
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Are too many electrical engineering students switching to computer science?
- gleem
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Math Applied math work opportunities for high school students?
- algebraicpotato
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How can I get my scientific book published?
- cosmology
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Job Skills Why is CS in more favorable over other IT degrees?
- Listenupjunior97
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Job Skills How do I get motivated to practice programming?
- Eclair_de_XII
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Engineering Career advice for a nuclear engineering graduate
- Guan
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Physics Quantum Computing masters with Theoretical physics background
- Admiralibr123
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Engineering What kinds of jobs can a vibration engineer with this experience?
- Smitnak
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Engineering Materials Science and Nanoengineering
- planck999
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Physics Does a data science job help with PhD physics applications and scholarships?
- ricky33
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Seeking Financial Benefit from Scientific Innovation: A Discussion
- hagopbul
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Other How and where do I get endorsement for arXiv?
- MevsEinstein
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Math Applied math with physics or applied math with comp sci?
- Ian_at_YorkU
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Engineering Should I study Engineering Physics or Mechanical Engineering?
- TonyG04
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Job Skills Physics BS to systems engineering role: skill gaps?
- Mbatkis
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Job Skills Organizing Your Education on Your Resume
- YoshiMoshi
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Engineering What is the best major for working with semiconductors?
- Ivan Vanko
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Math Non programming jobs for math majors
- Wanderer_
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Physics I have interviews as a physics lab assistant and lab apprenticeship
- hagopbul
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Physics Does Science journal use 3-column format for submissions?
- kelly0303
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Job Skills Is a formal education usually mandatory to land a coding job?
- Eclair_de_XII
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Physics Switching Careers for the Long Haul
- spacewrinkle
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How long should you keep receipts for medical and large purchases?
- kyphysics
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Math Math needed for researching Cosmology?
- m_x_a
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