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Physics is the discipline of Science dealing with the properties of matter and energy. Includes; acoustics, atomic physics, cryogenics, electromagnetism, elementary particle physics, fluid dynamics, geophysics, mathematical physics, mechanics, molecular physics, nuclear physics, optics, plasma physics, quantum physics, solid state physics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics. It is the branch of science concerned with the study of properties and interactions of space, time, matter and energy.
| Acoustics Physicist | Geodesist | National Laboratory Research |
| Aerodynamist | Geophysicist | Nuclear Magnetic Resonance |
| Aerospace Testing | High-Tech Designer | Nuclear Physicist |
| Astronomer | Hydrologist | Nuclear Power Plant Mgr |
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| Biophysicist | Lawyer, Technology Specialty | Physics Researcher |
| Cardiac Imaging Researcher | Mathematician | Physiognomist |
| Chemical Physicist | Teacher | Plasma Physicist |
| Computer Specialist | Medical Physicist | Process Engineer |
| Computer System Engineer | Medical Products Designer | Radiological Laboratory Director |
| Engineer | Meteorologist | Research & Development |
| Fluids Physicist | Molecular Physicist | Technical Salesperson |
| Research Assistant | Seismologist | Technical Writer |
| Satellite Data Analyst | Solid Earth Physicist | Test Engineer |
| Satellite Missions Analyst | Solid State Physicist | Technical Consultant |
| Science Teacher | Stratigrapher | Air Traffic Controller |
| Science Writer | Agriculture Scientist | Environmental Health Specialist |
| Automotive Engineer | Environmental Analyst | Industrial Hygienist |
| Forensic Scientist | Health Physicist | Optometrist |
| Occupational Safety Specialist | Oceanographer | Systems Analyst |
| Quality Control Manager | Scientific Photographer | Television Chief Engineer |
| Technical Illustrator | Particle Accelerator Operations Analyst |
| Investigation | Communication | Computational | Technical |
| Define research problems | Develop & write research proposals | Measure distances/ relationships |
Design equipment |
| Develop research models | Review scientific literature | Perform calculations |
Identify/classify materials |
| Establish hypotheses | Summarize research findings | Mathematical modeling | Observe data |
| Gather/analyze data | Inform, explain, instruct | Maintain records | Establish experimental designs |
| Evaluate ideas | Prepare technical reports | Utilize math formulas |
Use instruments |
| See relationships among factors | Draw meaningful conclusions |
Physicists and Astronomers (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1996-97)
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos052.htm
Careers with Physics
http://careers.iop.org ; www.sckans.edu/~gangwere/careers.html
Careers in Biophysics www.biophysics.org/careers
Physics Careers www.cap.ca/careers
Get a Physics Degree and See the World
www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/jobs.html
American Institute of Physics Weekly News
http://newton.ex.ac.uk/aip/
Career Converter
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Career Fields
http://career.berkeley.edu/Infolab/CareerFields.stm
Resources
http://guide.symplicity.com/resources/profession_index_a_z.php
http://www.bw.edu/career/programs/wcidwami
Journal of Young Investigators Science Career Center
http://www.jyi.org/SCC/Index.php