Physics What are the job prospects for Nuclear Physicists outside of academia?

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Nuclear physicists seeking research-oriented careers outside of academia can explore various industry opportunities, particularly in sectors like energy, healthcare, and technology. The discussion highlights that while academia often involves low pay and pressure to publish, industry roles may offer better compensation and less stringent publishing requirements. Fields such as superconductors, photonics, and biophotonics are noted for their potential job opportunities, although the availability of pure research positions may still be limited. The conversation emphasizes the importance of choosing a specialization that aligns with personal interests while considering the job market in the UK and Europe, where industry positions may be more favorable than in traditional physical sciences.
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What jobs can a Nuclear Physicist get that involves actual research? I am interested in the field and wish to do a PhD in it however, I don't really want to stay in academia (low pay, publish or perish etc.). So are there any industry jobs a Nuclear Physicist could do? Other?

Also if possible could answers be relevant to the UK/Europe.
 
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There is very little pure research in any field which is not academia or academia-like. Even in biotech companies where there is more research than in physical science-oriented companies there is higher pay but still the publish or perish pressure.
 
Though so. I think that settles it that I am going into either superconductors or photonics. Maybe biophotonics.
 
Is that because you think there are more industry positions available in those fields?
 
Not particularly. I am just narrowing down the fields that i would enjoy doing postgrad in There must be some good job opportunities in those fields though?
 

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