Physics Physics Career: Doc/Postdoc Options Beyond Teaching

  • Thread starter Thread starter dpa
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Career Physics
AI Thread Summary
A doctorate in physics opens up a variety of career paths beyond teaching. Graduates can pursue roles in research and development, industry positions in technology and engineering, government research labs, and roles in data analysis or finance. The job market for physics PhDs can be competitive, but demand exists in sectors like aerospace, healthcare, and renewable energy. Networking, internships, and gaining practical experience during the doctoral program can enhance employability in these fields.
dpa
Messages
146
Reaction score
0
i love physics and will be doing doc. Postdoc.
But i might not enjoy teaching. So will there be other options for me.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Probably.
 
You have to be a little more specific with your question, dpa.

There are all sorts of avenues open to people who study physics, not just those that involve teaching.
 
I believe dpa's question was: "What sort of jobs can I get with a doctorate in physics (besides teaching)? And how tough is it to get employed in those jobs?"
 

Thread 'Physics Major Considering Masters in EE -- Need help!'

Hello, I graduated from undergrad a few years ago with a Major in Physics and minor in Electrical Engineering. I tried to get experience working on and testing circuits through my professor who studied Neutrinos, however covid caused the opportunity to go away and I graduated with no experience or internships. I have attempted to break into the engineering industry with no success. Right now I am considering going for a Masters in Electrical Engineering and I need advice on if this would be...
View full post »

Thread 'Working for defense company?'

I don't know if anyone on here works for any of the well known defense companies of your country, whichever country you are from?? Also, if you choose to work in one, do you think the engineering education provide from your school would adequately prepare you for the job. What do I mean by that? Well if you work at say Lockheed Martin and you work in the latest iteration of a missile or if you work at Pratt & Whitney, they assign you to work in the team helping out with building the jet...
View full post »

Similar threads

Physics What are the Options for a PhD student who missed Postdoc Deadlines?
Replies
1
Views
2K
Physics Grad School (and career) Work-Life Balance: Physics vs Other Fields
Replies
8
Views
3K
Physics Most Common Programming Language in Physics Career
Replies
23
Views
6K
Physics Looking to pivot to physics at 31, could use some guidance
Replies
10
Views
3K
Physics Looking for a postdoc in a different field than my PhD, among other things
Replies
7
Views
4K
What are career paths that combine physics and education?
Replies
14
Views
1K
Physics Jobs for a physicist in Bangladesh?
Replies
8
Views
4K
Physics Need career guidance after masters in physics
Replies
18
Views
4K
Physics Advice on getting back into a science career
Replies
5
Views
2K
Other Strategy for going from postdoc to software
Replies
2
Views
2K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top