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Discuss topics on science and math professions. Topics include job descriptions, salary, requirements and responsibilities. Find advice when comparing two or more similar careers.
Job Skills Labelling one's questions, interests and education (career wise)
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Physics Avoiding the Crackpot Trap: Tips for Amateur Physicists with Graduate Knowledge
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Particle Accelerator concentration
  • random123
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Physics Is getting a Master's degree in physics worth it?
  • random123
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Career advice -- What can I do with a Master's in Theoretical Physics and a Bachelor of Computer Science?
  • Rouky
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Other Should I Transition from Meteorology to Game Design?
  • 0kelvin
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Mission Statement, Statement of Purpose, anything else of the like
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Lawyer request change by defendant or plaintiff in court.
  • akerkarprashant
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Other How much does a Cloud Computing position earn in Austria?
  • DT137
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Regret-induced jealousy, how to deal with this?
  • shivajikobardan
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Engineering Career Awards in Science and Engineering
  • Useful nucleus
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Other Is physics, computer science, or engineering the right path for me?
  • MWatson04
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Physics Easiest Physics PhD fields to get into in the US?
  • Jose Diaz
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Physics Going back to grad school after having finished all classes
  • danbmurphy
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Chemistry Is the NUPOC Program a Viable Path for a BS in Chemistry?
  • Matsukaze
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Physics Rewarding career after physics graduation - Mysterious money?
  • Carphysics
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Other Can I Get a Software Dev Job After an Expunged Arrest?
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Job Skills Private sector research, undergraduate physics
  • HamiltOnion
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Other Is Data Science a good career Choice?
  • soniajessi
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Physics Career Advice For Final Year Physics Student (UK)
  • FTL_FIGHTER
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Job Skills How much math/physics does a full stack engineer need?
  • skrat
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How Much of Your Engineering Job Is Grunt Work?
  • paralleltransport
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Job Skills How do people usually deal with lack of socio-economic motility?
  • Eclair_de_XII
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Physics Changing my physics subfield between Master's and PhD
  • dinoguy
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Engineering What jobs can I get with a PhD in EE and web development skills?
  • ProbablyNotMe
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Engineering What kind of engineers work in the semiconductor industry?
  • Kun-Kun
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Job Skills What's the Key to Successful Job Hunting?
  • Zap
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What are the differences between ChemE and Materials Eng./Sciences?
  • Kun-Kun
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Is this an impossible aspiration for an Electrical/Controls Engineer?
  • danton133
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Job Skills Becoming a Quant: Advice for STEM PhDs - Expert Insights
  • member 428835
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Who Has the Right-of-Way in an Intersection Collision?
  • DaveC426913
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What are the differences between a ChemE and a ChemE Technology?
  • Kun-Kun
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Job Skills Question about my teaching certificates and teaching in other countries
  • hagopbul
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Physics Careers in Physics for Equation-Writing Problem-Solvers
  • eternalphysics
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Math From math PhD to space industry - possible?
  • ChiefBromden
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Job Skills Any industry jobs for physics grads requiring no programming?
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Physics Do endowed research positions exist in physics like Terrence Tao has?
  • leephys009
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Physics What kind of graduate schools should I apply to given my stats?
  • GrimAutoZero
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Applied Physics Degree: Is It Misleading to Employers?
  • cgreeleybsu
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Physics Transitioning to Physics after 10+ years in software, low gpa
  • vinaysimhams
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Job Skills Recent BS in Comp Sci graduate looking to get into fusion
  • grizzly_vet
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Physics Anxious about majoring in physics — considering a switch to engineering
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Looking for a good source to find FPGA developers for ADC PCB spinouts
  • mesa
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Job Skills What to do as a scientist between jobs
  • TeethWhitener
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Physics Viability of publishing as an independent researcher
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Engineering Data Science applied to Aerospace Engineering without AE background
  • temporario1001
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Changing Professions: What Makes It an Appropriate Strategy?
  • BillTre
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Physics How to start a career in physics having a degree in applied math?
  • ricky33
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Job Skills IT certifications vs IT degree only?
  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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What Does Frequent Paper Review Requests from a Journal Editor Signify?
  • womfalcs3
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Engineering Still Struggling finding a data science job
  • EngWiPy
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Physics Advice on type of physics degree to do
  • mucker
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Engineering What are the job prospects for a control systems or electric power engineer?
  • zeljkodj2000
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Other Auto Apply 5000: Automated Job Application Bot for Effortless Job Hunting
  • Zap
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Job Skills Switching careers to software development
  • diegzumillo
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Engineering Many rejections - Not knowing why
  • ProbablyNotMe
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Physics I have an A-level in physics but no degree, what jobs can I get?
  • DeathByKugelBlitz
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Physics Summer Physics Placements UK - Too Late in Year?
  • ergospherical
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Physics Will Automation Decrease Job Opportunities for Medical Physicists?
  • AryaKimiaghalam
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Engineering Projects to showcase capabilities for job application / interview
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Physics Is there any way to do a Master's in Physics without Physics in undergrad?
  • DevonicZZ
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Physics Grad School (and career) Work-Life Balance: Physics vs Other Fields
  • physics_piano_man
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Job Skills Nuclear physics vs particle physics job prospects
  • debesta
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Physics Is the Job Market for Geophysics in Canada Uncertain Due to the Pandemic?
  • raymond_physics
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Physics What to do After Graduating with a Physics BS?
  • Athenian
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Physics Opportunities after completing PhD in your 40s
  • tal0n
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Other Need Help with Job Search Advice? Ask Mike!
  • Ranger Mike
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Engineering Physics dropout software engineer looking for guidance
  • poobar
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Biology Is it a good idea to become ad-hoc prof for the money?
  • DrTherapist
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Land Computer Science/Engineering Job Without Networking?
  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Job Skills Just completed B.S in Engineering & passed my FE. What next?
  • icesalmon
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Physics Physics Degrees and Semiconductor Industry (IC Design?)
  • NoMoreLaboratory
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Job Skills Preparing for a career as quantitative analytist
  • Mikkel
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Engineering Masters programs to work in aerospace/defense as an engineer
  • octopus26
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If I Made Mistake on Taxes in 2019, Can I Correct It If..
  • kyphysics
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Best Places to Work 2021: Online Reveal -Hawaii
  • Mary Conrads Sanburn
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Other Is Freelancing Feasible Without Experience?
  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Job Skills Thank you note after job interview
  • mathmollusk
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Engineering Challenging situation in finding a job in my field
  • ProbablyNotMe
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Is Joining an Honors Society (Phi Beta Kappa) Beneficial?
  • Athenian
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Physics How much can you self-plagiarize
  • BillKet
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Physics What Branch of Physics Deals with Renewable or Clean Energy?
  • EnricoHendro
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My landlord wants my social security # to look at utility bills
  • BigJim
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What Really Matters in Job Satisfaction: Beyond Salary?
  • neanderthalphysics
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Physics My goal of a Physics R&D Career with only a Bachelor's degree
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Physics Healthcare careers after physics
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Physics Non-equilibrium statistical physics and complex systems
  • Tim667
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Biology From Electrical Engineer to Tissue Engineer
  • DonnieBrasco
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Physics Accelerator Physics - A field where jobs go begging
  • ZapperZ
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Engineering Can I transition back into chemical engineering after 5 years in the DEP?
  • L0SER
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Job Skills Should I go back to school? How do I progress from here?
  • Vancouverbyte
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Physics "Failure to Launch" Career Advice
  • b1anthony
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Job Skills Understanding Senior Level Professionals: Expertise, Experience, and Management
  • Zap
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Job Skills Alternative methods to making $$ w/ a computer science degree?
  • tensor0910
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Other Will I be looked down on? (CS degree from Western Governor's University)
  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Physics A post doc in an area that differs from my PhD?
  • binbagsss
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Math Should I Teach High School Before Pursuing a PhD?
  • mathmollusk
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Job Skills What next for manual gearbox design engineers?
  • k.udhay
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Other Can freelancing lead to success without traditional job experience?
  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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Physics How Can I Publish My Work Without a PhD in Physics?
  • dsaun777
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