Earnings of physicsist, and best places for research

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The discussion revolves around the earnings of physicists and the best locations for research employment. It touches on various factors influencing salary and job availability, including geographical considerations and industry differences.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the salary range for physicists and the best places for research jobs.
  • Another participant suggests that salaries vary widely depending on the specific role, with high earnings possible in finance (e.g., as a quant) and lower salaries for post-doctoral positions.
  • There is a discussion about the subjective nature of the "best" place to work, with one participant sharing their positive experiences in prestigious institutions and startups.
  • A participant from Italy expresses concern about the job market in their country and seeks advice on better opportunities abroad.
  • Humor is introduced regarding job prospects in Portugal, followed by suggestions that the US or Northern European countries may offer better opportunities.
  • Another participant notes that many European countries have similar job markets, with a predominance of service and IT sectors over industrial jobs.
  • Advice is given regarding potential job searches in the UK, particularly in Cambridge, and considerations for moving to Italian cities with high-tech industries.
  • Visa challenges for working in the USA are mentioned, particularly for non-multinational job seekers.

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Participants express differing views on the best countries for physicists to find well-paid jobs, with no consensus on a single location. There is also a lack of agreement on the salary expectations across different roles and regions.

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Limitations include the variability of job markets across different countries and the influence of individual qualifications and experiences on salary potential.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering a career in physics, recent graduates exploring job opportunities, and those interested in international job markets for researchers.

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Is there anybody who know how much a physics can earn and where is the best most payed place to work as a researcher?
 
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A physics in the sense of a Medæval word for doctor - not much you generally get paid in leeches.
A physicist on the other hand depends what work you do!
Top salary is probably as a 'quant' on Wall street should make a few 100,00 post-doc is probably the lowest professional salary.
Generally you should make about the same as other engineering professionals in industry.

The best place to work depends on you.
I have enjoyed being at world class institutions making the first measuremen of X - where you get a Natue cover story. But I also like being the 'brains' guy at a small startup technology company where I'm the one people come to asking 'is it possible to do X'.
 
no, i meant in which country a physicist can easily find a well payed job . I am form Italy and here the situation is not very good. So i was considering to go abroad to work but i don't know where i should look for a better situation ..
 
REOL said:
no, i meant in which country a physicist can easily find a well payed job . I am form Italy and here the situation is not very good. So i was considering to go abroad to work but i don't know where i should look for a better situation ..

in Portugal of course XD...i'm kiddin...maybe in the US or in the northern European states
 
Sorry misunderstood -
Most european countries are fairly similair - fewer industrial / technical jobs and more service / IT / banking.
You speak english so the UK is probably a good start, Cambridge is probably worth looking at at. Or you could move to Milan/Turino - lots of high tech industry and you still get to eat decent food!
If you are a recent graduate then graduate training schemes from multinational employers are probably easiest - if you have some years of experience try a recruitment agency.
The USA is more difficult because of visa requirements (look into H1B), probably only practical if you work for a multinational and are transferred.
 

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