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Hello,
The title of this thread refers to my question: How to become a marketable PhD astrophysicist ?
My plan up until now was to obtain a joint honours degree in mathematics and physics, then eventually move on to a PhD in astrophysics.
I have been lurking around this forum for years and the general consensus seems to be that it is practically impossible to get a research position. I don't intend to be one of those people holding a PhD and working in finance or other non-research based jobs.
Over the last 2-3 years I have also developped interest in astronautical engineering (or more broadly aerospace eng). Now I'm looking forward to substitude mathematics for aerospace engineering - Is it possible to do a "double degree" in both physics AND aerosapce engineering? Can you proceed to a PhD in astronomy/astrophysics or physics with such a degree?
If I was to not achieve a research-based job after obtaining my PhD in physics/astronomy/astrophysics, I can always look for a job in the field of space engineering and perhaps work with building/researching telescopes, space probes, etc. I'm assuming there's plenty of jobs available for engineer graduates upon completing their studies.
What do you think?
The title of this thread refers to my question: How to become a marketable PhD astrophysicist ?
My plan up until now was to obtain a joint honours degree in mathematics and physics, then eventually move on to a PhD in astrophysics.
I have been lurking around this forum for years and the general consensus seems to be that it is practically impossible to get a research position. I don't intend to be one of those people holding a PhD and working in finance or other non-research based jobs.
Over the last 2-3 years I have also developped interest in astronautical engineering (or more broadly aerospace eng). Now I'm looking forward to substitude mathematics for aerospace engineering - Is it possible to do a "double degree" in both physics AND aerosapce engineering? Can you proceed to a PhD in astronomy/astrophysics or physics with such a degree?
If I was to not achieve a research-based job after obtaining my PhD in physics/astronomy/astrophysics, I can always look for a job in the field of space engineering and perhaps work with building/researching telescopes, space probes, etc. I'm assuming there's plenty of jobs available for engineer graduates upon completing their studies.
What do you think?