Career path for particle accelerator engineering?

Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the career paths available in particle accelerator engineering, particularly for individuals interested in combining physics and engineering. Participants explore educational requirements and potential job opportunities in this field.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a strong interest in particle physics and engineering, seeking guidance on the necessary educational background for a career in this area.
  • Another participant suggests reviewing job requirements as a way to understand the qualifications needed for roles in particle accelerator engineering.
  • A participant with experience in the field notes that both Physics and Engineering Ph.D.s are common among professionals in this area, indicating a diverse educational background among workers.
  • Links to related threads and job postings are provided as resources for further exploration.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus on the specific educational path required, as participants share varying perspectives and resources without resolving the question definitively.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not specify particular assumptions about the educational system or job market, and the discussion lacks detailed information on the specific skills or experiences that may be necessary for success in this field.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering careers in particle physics or engineering, particularly those interested in the intersection of these fields, may find the insights and resources shared in this discussion helpful.

daisy3110
Messages
6
Reaction score
0
I'm currently in year 12 (studying IB with hl physics, maths and chemistry) in the UK and am starting to look at uni courses. For a few years now I have been absolutely fascinated by the particle physics/quantum side of physics. At the movement I would love to work in research in this sort of area but I'm also interested in a career in engineering and regularly change my mind on which I would most like to pursue. I'm trying to keep my options open and recently I've been looking at things that combine these areas such as the engineering behind experiments such as the LHC but can't seem to find anything that tells you how you would actually get into a career in this area. Would you need a degree in physics or a branch of engineering? Thanks!
 
Physics news on Phys.org
I find looking through job requirements helps. I'm in the same situation as you.

https://jobs.web.cern.ch/job/12181
 
I work in this area. I have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Many of my co-workers have Ph.D.s in Physics and many others also are Engineers.
 

Similar threads

Engineering Is a career in Optics/Photonics engineering right for me?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
Physics Should I apply to do an astrophysics PhD or stick with an engineering job?
  • · Replies 28 ·
Replies
28
Views
3K
Physics Career Prospects (outside of academia)
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
4K
Engineering Trouble with choosing how to shape my engineering career
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
2K
Physics Opinions about a career path in quantum computing
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
7K
Physics I need guidance from Medical Physicists for my career growth
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
Job Skills Physics Careers: Expectations vs. Reality
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
738
Engineering Finding the right Career Path/Job Prospects in EE
  • · Replies 39 ·
2
Replies
39
Views
7K
Other Is physics, computer science, or engineering the right path for me?
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
7K
Job Skills Possibilities of a Career in Physics/Engineering
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
4K