Physics Career: Doc/Postdoc Options Beyond Teaching

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around career options available to individuals with a doctorate in physics who may not be interested in teaching. Participants explore various job avenues and the employment landscape for physics graduates.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a passion for physics and a desire to pursue a doctorate and postdoctoral work, while questioning the availability of non-teaching career options.
  • Another participant suggests that there are indeed various avenues available for physics graduates beyond teaching, although specifics are not provided.
  • A third participant seeks clarification on the original question, emphasizing the need for more details regarding potential job types and the difficulty of securing such positions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that there are non-teaching career options for physics graduates, but the discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of those options and the employment challenges associated with them.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific examples of non-teaching careers and does not address the qualifications or skills that may influence employability in those roles.

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i love physics and will be doing doc. Postdoc.
But i might not enjoy teaching. So will there be other options for me.
 
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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?"
 

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