Looking for a career in physics and/or astronomy

[karthikkahn]

Hello friends,

I am a graduate from University of Houston in computer science field. I am looking for a career shift and need guidance of how I can do it.

I have no idea why I chose computer science as my career. But in the last 2 years my love for physics has increased.

Is it possible to shift career at this age (24). Or is there a way I can get into this field using my skills in computer science?

I have some basic knowledge of physics and astronomy.

Any advice or guidance would be really helpful.

karthik

 

[lisab]

A good place to start would be to read this thread:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=64966

This is a question we see frequently on this forum. Good luck!

 

[karthikkahn]

Thanks for the immediate reply. I have read that thread and it has solved one problem.

I think I can't shift my career. Not atleast now. I don't have the money to study again and the knowledge either.

So can I use my computer science skills to atleast support physicists, or work in astronomy. Like web development and software applications for these fields. if so where can I apply?

I could not find the answer for these in the link above.

Thanks in advance.