Getting back into research after 10 years?

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Pursuing an academic research position after a decade in the IT industry is feasible, especially if the individual feels confident in catching up with advancements in their specific subfield. The discussion highlights the importance of assessing recent developments in theoretical atomic physics to determine readiness for research. The individual has begun revisiting foundational mathematics and physics, reigniting their passion for the subjects. They believe that the computational aspects of their previous research experience will facilitate their transition back into academia. Overall, returning to research is seen as a realistic goal given the right preparation and dedication.
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Hello folks,

I graduated 10 years ago with a PhD in theoretical atomic physics and went into the IT industry. My career to date in IT has been successful, however it has never challenged me and recently I have had a great yearning to get back into research. So I have been getting out all my old math books again and started re-learning and re-discovering the joy of maths and physics and the challenges that they bring.

So my question; is it realistic that I could pursue an academic research post after 10 years away? Has anyone else any similar experience?

Regards.
 
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The question you need to ask is "can you catch up with the advances made in your chosen subfield in the last ten years"?
 
Vanadium 50 said:
The question you need to ask is "can you catch up with the advances made in your chosen subfield in the last ten years"?

Thanks for the quick reply.

I don't think that there have been any significant or insurmountable advances in my area of research that would hinder me. A fair portion of my research was computational and this aspect would be the least challenging; parallel programming etc...
 

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