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False Physics Major Dichotomy: Theorist or Experimentalist?
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Many physics majors believe that pursuing a Ph.D. in physics requires them to choose between theory and experiment. Due to my weaknesses in math, I…

Postdoctoral Positions: How to Succeed as a Physicist
Postdoctoral Positions
What is a postdoc?
If you intend to pursue an academic or research career, you will very likely need postdoctoral experience.…

Physics PhD Job Search: Start Well Before Graduation
Start your job search well before graduation
In the previous chapter you finished your thesis defense and submitted your thesis to the graduate school.…

Preparing for Your Physics PhD Thesis Defense Effectively
Overview: The Thesis Defense
At this point you have completed writing your thesis, your adviser has approved it, and you have distributed it to all…

Writing Your Doctoral Thesis: Guide for Physics Grad
Introduction
At this stage you have performed your doctoral research, maybe published (or are about to publish) a paper or two, and may have presented…

How to Publish in a Physics Journal (Addendum)
When I first wrote this part of the series, I wasn't quite sure if I should include this. for most people submitting to most of the physics journals,…

Presenting Physics Research: Conference Tips for Students
Why attend physics conferences?
I mentioned earlier that physicists communicate their work in two main ways: publications in peer-reviewed journals…

How to Publish Your PhD Research in Physics Journals
Publishing your Ph.D. research in physics journals
At this stage you are well into your Ph.D. research and may already be producing new results. This…

Research Ethics for Physicists: Keep a Detailed Lab Notebook
Starting Your Research and Keeping Good Records
Now, where were we? Oh yes — you have started your actual research work. You and your adviser have…

Initiating Physics PhD Research: Getting Started Effectively
Initiating Research Work
It has been a while since the last installment of this series, so let’s recap where you are right now. You should have already…
