Is Finding a Job in Plasma Focus Possible at Age 32?

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The discussion centers on a physics master's student from Catania University, Italy, who is focusing on plasma physics for their thesis and seeking job opportunities in the field both in Italy and internationally. The individual expresses concern about their age, being 32, and the time taken to complete their studies due to previous work in marketing and software testing. They are particularly interested in positions with organizations like ITER and JET, and they believe that job prospects may be better outside of Italy. The student is on track to graduate with high marks and is eager for advice on overcoming age-related concerns in the job market. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities for physics graduates in a competitive field.
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Hi everybody, nice to meet you all

I'm studing Physics in Catania University, Italy, and I'll get the master degree in Physics next summer. My thesis will be on plasma focus and I will spend a period in Bologna, DIENCA laboratories to work on it.
I would like to know if there will be any possibilities to find a job in this field of physics, in Italy and abroad.
Please note that I think I'll have some problems with my age, I'm 32 now, but I took much time to complete my studies because I was working in a maketing company and after my Bachelor degree I spent 1 and an half year in Dublin working as a software tester.
All considering, could i found any job? and where in the world? It will be good to find something out of Italy, because I think everybody knows here is a bit of a crap.
Thanks to all people will answer this questions and I apologize for my bad English.
 
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Thanks Astronuc
I know ENEA, but the others link are very interesting.

I would like to know your opinion about any problem dues to my age.
In the following the boundary conditions of my Master Cours:
The I started the Master course last year and I'm going to start the last year on october, so I'm in perfect time. Also I'm missing only two exams, one will be tomorrow, the last one at the end of september. I hope my final mark will be "summa cum laude" because my average mark is 29/30.

Thank you very much
 
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