Becoming a PhysicistCategory: Business
Article posted by: Jon Richards
Physics; It’s all relative.
It is the science of all matter and energy, and indeed the foundation of our modern technological civilisation. Without the likes of Newtown, Einstein or Richard Feynman, our world would be very different.
Physicists work in various sub-fields: electronics, computer science, power generation, theoretical research, medical technology, materials, particle physics, defence research, and space technology.
Their work and activities, in no particular order, also include:
Planning and execution of experiments, studying results and making forecasts accordingly.
Gathering samples for analysis.
Applying new discoveries with the aim of developing new energy sources, technological advancements, with a series of appropriate tests and experimentation.
Presenting findings at conferences.
Writing scientific papers, books and articles.
Serving as an advisor for organisations or government departments.
Giving lectures and teaching classes.
Overseeing and managing junior staff, and providing training where needed.
Travelling to conduct field studies, and meetings or conferences.
Writing funding applications for grants and projects.
Physicists work around 40 hours weekly, but will work extra hours to ensure important projects or experiments are completed on time and to schedule.
Physicists work either in clean, comfortable and air conditioned design offices and laboratories or outdoors on research sites.
Sometimes they work with radioactive or dangerous substances, which means suitable protective clothing, such as coats, gloves, masks, goggles or all-over suits, safety footwear, etc, etc will be required.
Good GCSE and A Level grades in English, maths and science are the key to gaining entry to suitable degree, diploma and PhD courses. These UK qualifications are accepted around the world thus opening doors to many opportunities for work in the global scientific arena. Starting salaries for Physicists are usually around £21000 per year.
Physicists can work in research organisations, run by Science and Technology Facilities Council government, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and, and other research organisations or installations such as The Large Hadron Collider.
Vacancies are advertised in specialist trade publications like Nature, New Scientist, Scientific American, plus broadsheet newspapers, websites, and also by recruitment agencies.
Posted By: Jon Richards
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