Job Definition and 867 Threads

I have read the numerous threads discussing experimental vs. theoretical physics on this forum. I am leaning toward pursuing theoretical physics in and after graduate school despite the numerous caveats regarding job prospects. I realize that one need not make a decision between theoretical and...

One thing besides the importance of education that I've always had drilled into my head is that I need to leave Ohio after college. My parents would probably kill me if I settled down here. That said, I'm currently stuck choosing between Case Western Reserve and Purdue. I like Case better...

I am a senior in high school this year and am thinking about majoring in pure mathematics. If I do, what types of jobs would I be able to get with a BS or MS? If I do go pure math, is it better to get a teaching degree or to double major (if I do it would most likely be astrophysics related). I...

I'm currently having a job on campus which relates to my major (electrical engineering, working in electronic research lab). Should I continue work here or try to find an internship for this summer? I always have job on campus, thus, I never have any internship before. I really don't know...

Hello all, I'm a senior in Engineering Physics, about to graduate in May with a bachelors, and I'm looking for a job. I'm not sure where to look. What kinds of companies hire people like me (especially companies in Illinois)? The classes I've taken include the basic physics core (mechanics...

I just graduated with my BS in physics and applied math this December 2009. I did just complete 2 mechanical engineering courses: fluid mechanics and heat transfer, and I enjoyed them both. After taking these ME classes I'm certain that I want to enter ME for my career. I also got into the MS...

¿Cosmology or Theoretical Physics? I have a dilemma. I have an offer for Cosmology and I have an offer for Theoretical Physics. I'm ofcourse aware of both fields, but I would like to know from you what their main differences are. Thank you!

If I want a job in a different region of the country, would it be ideal to move there first?

Hi folks, I'm new here so I thought I would introduce myself and introduce two subjects that a friend and I disagree on. First, as the title says: The Italian Job. I like most people love the film; I'm talking about the earlier one with Michael Caine. However, although it might be great...

Hi everybody, I'm a new-comer on this phorum.I got a lot of interesting info while reading here but there are some questions which I didn't find answers for,so I want to moot them to get your advice,guys. Lemme say about myself a little bit.I'm not a US citizen and living...

Would you suspect that one might actually get a job in the field of some type of engineering with just a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering? Or would one need a higher degree, such as a master's or a P.H.D. ? What might some possible career options be with a B.S. in Electrical engineering?

Okay, so I was diagnosed at a young age with ADD and ADHD and took medicine from elementary until I graduated H.S. I usually don't take the medicine unless I really need to concentrate on something for long periods of time. I started back in college after a 5 year break and found that it was...

hello, I'm a 12th grader that wants to find a job in the physics field. i was wandering if anyone has an idea for what i can do, without any academic education, that can be both interesting for me and that i can earn a little money doing so? i am basically familliar with meny concepts in physics...

Hi, I am a Chinese student who has just been admitted to Queen's university(engineering physics). I plan to be an engineer in the future but I don't know if I could get a job easily after graduating from engineering physics. What is more, someone told me that the engineering physics in...

I'm in the final leg of an applied math PhD and I won't be getting an academic job. Does anyone know about career paths that involve more than 10 days off each year?

Anthony Abbate was convicted of felony assault and battery after a Feb 2007 incident where he severely beat a female bartender who had asked him to leave. He received a two year suspended sentence and was fired. Now he wants his job back. Should he get it...

Hi I'm starting university soon and I'm not really sure what I want to do. I have been wondering whether to take up engineering as a profession as I'm interested in electrical/electronic aspects of physics. But I'm not sure what the jobs of engineers really include? Does it involve a lot of...

So I need to make a decision on this asap as I am already part way through a semester and need to choose a physics program at my university depending on the outcome of my question here and talking to an advisor. :confused: I want to pursue a PhD in physics. My university has a program that is...

Yesterday I got an interview After that, they told me to try next time if this time I was not accepted and wait for their call if they want to contact. When someone told you so, does that mean you failed ?

This has already been posted in another thread (https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=375948), but I thought it would be more appropriate if it were here. Anyway, here's the article I got from my friend's school newspaper. Is there any truth in it? I'm a civil engineering major and am...

I'm am currently working towards obtaining my Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree. I have always loved electronics and how they worked and found out recently that I'm pretty good at catching on with electrical systems so this degree was a natural choice. I was looking at the Bureau of...

Ok, I'm 17 and want to pursue a career in physics. I am interested in plasma, lasers, quantum computing, particle physics (all the cool stuff :shy:) I just can't choose which field(s) and don't know what jobs there are. any info/links to help me decide this sort of stuff?

I just graduated with my BS in physics and applied math this December 2009. I'm currently taking 2 mechanical engineering classes right now through my school's extension program for BA/BS degree holders. After taking these ME classes for 3 weeks now, I'm certain that I want to enter ME for my...

Title really says it all. I'm concerned because I do have a criminal record (getting a pardon very soon).

I'm heading off to the American Astronomical Society annual 'big' meeting next week, and although it will be my 5th AAS meeting, it's my first where I'm actively starting to look for jobs. I know they have a job center, but I'm not exactly clear on who is looking for applicants at these...

Hello, I'm halfway through my undergrad program in EE (I've also been taking the necessary courses for a CE concentration, but have no yet declared it). I was wondering if anyone out there could give me an idea of what the job market for EE (and CE) looks like in the US at this moment, and...

Hello! I am going to start my undergraduate degree in next year after that i need to do a job due to my financial problems.So if you can please tell which of following physics course has most job opportunities and please list them according to highest to lowest. 1.Theoretical...

Here in my country there is a 5 year licenciate after that you take 3-4 years master degree. I would like to know the type of jobs and opportunities after 9-8 years of studying. I am starting university in 1 year. Please help.

I am a senior thesis away from completing a B.S. in Astrophysics. I am very interested in a career in Plasma and Fusion Physics, and I live near 2 national labs where such research takes place. However, I have decided not to go to graduate school. I'm poor and I already owe over thirty thousand...

I had to fix the heater today because it was starting but not staying on. I called a friend (heating guy) to see what to do. He told me about a sensor that probably had build up on it and that was the problem. This sensor is a 1/16” diameter solid rod 4” long that is held directly in the...

I am just curious because since a priest would be willing to give up all of his joys in life like having a family would that make his job a lot harder or more devoted to Christ? or what about a pastor? I think anyone can be a pastor with a good background in theology i think. any comments?

So I was checking out employment opportunities after doing a B.Sc. in Physics, because as someone who is 24 years old and now seriously contemplating a second undergraduate degree (this time in Physics), I need to know what kind of job could I realistically hope to get, should I decide to get...

Hi, I was wondering if the job-market for a theoretical condensed matter physicist is any better than the other branches of theoretical physics (e.g., particle and astro-physics). At first glance: it seems so, given how applied a branch of physics it is.

Say I get a Ph.D in Physics and hopefully Mathematics as well later. I want to know whether either of them are necessary for this "ideal" job. 1. Very little (hopefully none) social contact whatsoever. 2. Working with very very little people. So I am not really looking to teach 3. Money...

I got my Ph.D. not too long ago. I was looking for a job in industry during the Summer, but didn't find anything that interested me with a compatible set of "mimimum requirements". Lately, I've been looking for postdocs, but even there, when I read the job requirements, I don't think that I...

go to an average 4 year college like the University of Santa Barbara , and have grades of C and just a few A's or B's , as opposed to if you have all A's and are going to Berkley ? Really curious about how employers view grades and what school you went to in making a hiring decision

I have searched some random physics related jobs in internet, and it says "Who May Apply: Agency Employees Only". The job was I really wanted to do when I grow up, but after me getting a Ph.D in a required subject for the job in future, is it good enough to sign up for the job? More importantly...

I am currently a dual degree major in Physics and Electrical Engineering at Towson University. Well I really should say Physics because my dual degree adviser has been telling me the wrong information about how the program works but that is another story. This is my 5th year and will be...

Well I've got a temporary full-time job at a local Wendys. Needed the money really badly as I quit my last job and was jobless for a while (my stupidity lol). Anyways back to the job. I've worked at a McDonalds before for 2 years so I was able to get this job relatively quickly... I never had...

Ok. Let's start from the beginning I guess... I am 14 years old, turning 15 next month. I'm a freshman in high school. I love math and science. Ever since 5th grade I have been 2 grades ahead in math. I'm taking Alg. 2 right now. I do consider myself very smart. I love physics and astronomy...

OK, guys I know that this is a unusual question, but I'm looking for input from some guys and gals who are already engineers. I am a mechanical engineering student and am currently in a co-op/intern position working in aerospace. I am pretty discouraged as I find the work I am doing incredibly...

When it comes to washing glasses, there is always a little residue left over. Presume for a 100mL glass about 0.50mL is left behind when you pour out the contents. Which will do a better job of rinsing out the glass after the first pour? Rinsing 1 time with 1.000L of water (in a large out...

How easy or hard is it to get a physics job with a Ph.D in physics? I hear horror stories of having to work as a postdoc for 10 years after getting the Ph.D making 30k...are these true? Is it possible for a reasonably talented (on the Ph.D scale) physicist to make at least 70k 1-2 years after...

I currently attend a community college and am enrolled in the electrical engineering program, which has been great so far, electricity is extremely interesting to learn about and I assume the same thing about working with it. Anyway, I was just wondering tho if it was realistic to think I could...

Hi Guys Actually, I've lately applied to a grad school to do a MS program in EE. However, I'm still confused whether to give up my job which is fairly good or pursue my MS studies. For information, I'm on a scholarship which is the core of attending a grad school. If i don't take this chance...

I hope to get dual degree science[majoring physics] and engineering but i want to know what kind of engineering(example mechanical mecatronics electrical) for best job oppertunities in USA or in Europe Look these engineering degrees » Chemical Engineering » Chemical and Biological Engineering...

Hi I'm interested to know what Electrical/Electronic Engineers spend their day doing and the projects they work on. I have looked up some career descriptions, but they are very generic and lack the "real world" feel. So I'm hoping that some kind folks (EE's) will post their job description...

Can't a computer do their job? I was just wondering how computers might be used to replace some jobs in the future. Take pharmacist, for instance. Clearly, an electronic expert system can be used when picking out the right drug.. the pharmacist's job is almost robotic imo. Are there any...

I read a thread from a year or so ago. About research and engineering jobs being outsourced and what not. To be "greedy" americans when the most life changing research comes around, won't we want to be taking credit for it? Anyway, What branch (if any) deals with the construction and...