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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.
BSc in Meteorology with no experience -- Is it reasonable to look for international jobs?
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Physics Job prospects for accelerator physics
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What can you do with a Master's degree in biophysics?
  • cooperdooper12
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Physics Research for Undergraduate Physicists not looking to go into academics
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Other Possibilities after being a full time NTT lecturer for a few years
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Job Skills I Feel like there is no way I will land a STEM job
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Other Undergraduate 3rd Year - Need some Academic / Career Advice
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Job Skills Can a Physics Degree Lead to a Career in Data Science?
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Physics Should I Pursue a Physics Career?
  • Yashbhatt
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Engineering What jobs should I be seeking with these courses?
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Physics Physics Ph.D. studies and living expenses
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Math Is CS going to be a dead end for me?
  • insupliquitous
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Engineering Question for Systems Engineers and Education
  • YoshiMoshi
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Other Recent Grad with Job market Questions
  • Zinggy
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Other STEM jobs most in demand now in the US and Canada
  • StatGuy2000
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Do you feel stuck in your research field?
  • jamalkoiyess
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How does it take a lot of skill to be a good plumber?
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How to become a commercial nuclear plant operator?
  • BenKlesc
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Physics Solid State Physics or Quantum Electronics/Optics
  • Strohmann
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Newbie to physics, a composer, considering comp sci as career
  • Product of Motion
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Math Switching from science PhD to math BS?
  • blaughli
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Physics What is it like to do theoretical physics research?
  • andrew0310
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Math Can I still become a quant with a criminal record?
  • KamenRiderTorbjorn
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When they first called you Dr.___________?
  • Chandller
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Other Merging Astrophysics and Computer Science
  • Krishant
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Job Skills APS: Success in Industry Careers Webinar Series
  • CrysPhys
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How many hours do employees actually work?
  • NewUserHere
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Can you become an astronaut if you have a medical degree?
  • akshitha135
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Job Skills After a BS in physics, what are the skills needed for employment?
  • brymcfly21
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Physics Security Clearance required when applying for jobs related to math and physics?
  • Zap
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Physics Bachelors in physics with a minor in electric and computer engineering
  • sciencemathematics1
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What's the best way to boost my career and salary in a different field?
  • Billie_Jean
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Physics I love studying physics but can i get a job
  • Hamiltonian
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Math Prospective math major, best way to good jobs?
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Engineering Ideas for an Engineering mind, fed up of Engineering?
  • some bloke
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Physics Fusion research potential for a HEP graduate?
  • WaywardSon
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Engineering Effects of dropping out of my PhD studies
  • Dunky
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Other "Social Media" as part of background checking
  • symbolipoint
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Engineering Future Plans for an Aspiring Engineer
  • rgoreb18
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Physics SULI Fall 2020 Acceptances: Has Anyone Heard Back?
  • slimjim27
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MS vs ME in Biotechnology: Understanding the Differences
  • timpani
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Are programming interviews effective these days?
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Job Skills Getting a Job in Simulation/Modelling with a MSc in Material Science
  • Arceus74
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Job Skills How do I make myself more employable?
  • Raenga89
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Other Unsure between computational physics and data science
  • FRANCVON
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Job Skills Getting Discouraged in my Engineering Job, Pondering a Career Change
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Physics Finished my PhD, Next steps (Brazil edition)
  • diegzumillo
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Job Skills Transitioning to Physics from Neuroscience
  • Emir Shark
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Other Considering accepting a new offer, but I have questions
  • StatGuy2000
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Math In the current economy, how competitive are actuarial jobs?
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Physics Mental calculation and its importance in physics
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Math Should I do a computer science or math major?
  • glbhuo
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Math Do Math-Intensive Careers in Computer Science Offer Many Industry Opportunities?
  • thomaddox4
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How to Specialize in Material Analysis Techniques?
  • MOKHTAR
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Other Programming in Statistics Careers
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Rocket Science Enthusiast Seeks Guidance and Help from Aerospace Graduates
  • Skanda Sundaresan
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Physics Do you need a Master's degree to teach physics at an American university?
  • kelly0303
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Bachelor of Science for a career in commercial space technology and business
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How to not sound like I'm trying to "educate" or "lecture" someone?
  • TechieDork
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Engineering Navigating a Career in Marine Engineering: Is It Unemployable?
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How Do LinkedIn and XING Optimize for High-Paying Matches?
  • zak100
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Physics How to become a Certified Medical Physicist in the UK?
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Things that you regret not continuing to practice?
  • TechieDork
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Physics Advice on getting back into a science career
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Engineering Want to study mechanical engineering.... but failing physics exams?
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Physics Environmental Physics: Career Paths & Info for Students
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Do we use math in research jobs?
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Physics Find Biophysics Programs & Realistic Assessments of Admission Chances
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Physics Becoming a Theoretical Physicist: Advice for 13-Year-Old
  • FreeRoger
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Math Switching from Electrical Engineering to Theoretical Physics
  • neuroantenna
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Job Skills Attending a Physics PhD interview when you might not go?
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Physics Industry job prospects for a condensed matter computational physicist
  • geminal
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Job Skills Future Mechanical Engineering Domains
  • Simas
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Physics Career path forward for a physics autodidact?
  • Kevin Chieppo
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Other Which STEM Jobs are Underrated and Underappreciated?
  • StatGuy2000
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Physics Do Physics (Research) Related jobs exists for Bachelor's holders?
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Other How hard is it to get into a CS PhD compared to physics?
  • jger227
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Other Computer Science Career Path Help
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What can a person with a degree in astrophysics do in the aerospace sector?
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Physics Internships in the US as a Canadian
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What is the Salary for a Physics Scientist in the US or Canada?
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Physics Employment Prospects of a BSc in Space Science
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Physics How hard is it for physics majors to graduate with a job offer?
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Physics What can I do to make my physics BS more appealing in industry?
  • chandrahas
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Other Possible Side-effects of Brexit for non-British scientists
  • JD_PM
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Other Any tips for applying to a SULI internship?
  • rgoreb18
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Other I need career advice please -- Computer Science vs. Physics
  • Cha0t1c
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Physics Career Options for Physics-Loving Non-Scholarly 30-Year-Olds
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Physics Internship possibilities: Plasma physics
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Physics Physics undergraduate choosing Masters
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Job Skills Astro MRes after PhD in another field?
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Job Skills Miltary to Space Industry Career Advice Needed
  • Jason1234567
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Physics From Software Engineering to Astrophysics Grad School
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Physics Considering a Physics PhD and my future
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Other R&D internship at Patagonia advice
  • rgoreb18
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Other What field would be the most employable in 2020
  • StatGuy2000
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How do most rich people get rich?
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Engineering Which Engineering Degree is Best for Working in Energy?
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Physics Prospects for an experimental AMO PhD
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Physics How risky is doing a PhD in theoretical Physics?
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