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Physics Career

In order to have a successful career in physics, you must love it. If it simply to achieve financial independence, it won’t work.  As far as real physics is concerned, you will have to have a good background in math, logic, and computers. Moreover, you will probably work in many different areas in your lifetime. Finally, you will most likely end up in an academic environment. Find more advice and discussion below.

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introphysics

So I Am Your Intro Physics Instructor

August 23, 2016
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I posted this elsewhere (on my blog), and someone mentioned that maybe it might also be useful here on PF. So I'm reproducing the entire entry here in…
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CV Tips for Physicists: Secure Postdoc & Research Jobs

August 1, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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Postdoctoral Positions: How to Succeed as a Physicist

July 26, 2015
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Physics PhD Job Search: Start Well Before Graduation

July 23, 2015
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Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools Part II: Surviving the First Year…
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Preparing for Your Physics PhD Thesis Defense Effectively

July 14, 2015
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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 members…
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Writing Your Doctoral Thesis: Guide for Physics Grad

July 8, 2015
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APS March & April Meetings: Guide for Physics Grad Students

July 1, 2015
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Overview of the APS March and April Meetings I'll try not to make a habit out of this, but I believe there's something to add to this chapter of the…
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Pass Physics Grad Qualifying Exams: Strategies & Plan

June 3, 2015
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Entering Physics Graduate School Without a Physics Degree

June 2, 2015
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Can you enter physics graduate school without a physics degree? I decided to write about this because it is a very common question on many physics forums:…
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Careers with a Physics Degree: Alternatives & Advice

May 26, 2015
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Understanding the US Physics Graduate School System

May 21, 2015
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Physics Graduate Assistantships: TA vs RA Explained

May 18, 2015
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Physics Major Guide: Succeed in Years 3–4 and Research

May 12, 2015
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