Hey candidate,

A physicist is a scientist who especially specializes in the field of physics, which encompasses the interactions of matter and energy at all length and time scales in the physical universe. The list of work for a physicist include- major employers of career physicists are academic institutions, laboratories, and private industries.

Some other roles of field physicist are-

• Applications Engineer
• Data Analyst
• Design Engineer
• Optical Engineer
• Research Associate
• Technical Specialist

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Hello aspirant,

Physicist is a scientist who researches or teaches an advanced level of theoretical or practical physics. They specialize in various sub-topics and fields that come under the broad classification of Physics.

Job profile:

• Industrial Physicists conduct research for improved methods and technologies
• Physicists in communications field work in sectors such as the television, telephone and radio
• Physicists in the petroleum industry work in laboratories for finding improved methods of processing crude oil
• Aerospace Physicists work on technological innovations
• Physicists work with mathematical and statistical scientists and with engineers
• Geophysicists combine the knowledge of geology and physics. Geophysics is used in the study of meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, seismology, radioactivity, magnetism, etc.
• Biophysicists study living organisms and life processes
• Medical Physicists play a vital role in the designing and use of electronic equipments for use in the medical sector
• Astrophysicists design equipment for astronomical study and interpret the research findings of astronomers particularly in thermo-nuclear research related to space sciences
• Experimental Physicists work in experimental physics
• Specialized areas for work are in mechanics, atomic and
• molecular physics, heat, optics, acoustics, electricity and magnetism, electronics, nuclear physics, physics of fluids, solid state physics, or classical theoretical physics
• Emerging areas of study for Physicists are cryogenics, crystallography, and plasma physics

Job Opportunities:

• Content Developer
• Treasury Management Specialist
• Quality Control Manager
• Statistician
• Radiologist
• Lab Assistant
• Junior Research Fellow,
• Research Scientist
• Medical Physicist
• Radiation Physicist
• Research Associate
• Lab Supervisor
• Subject Matter Expert
• Researcher & Technician
• Teacher & Lecturer
• Scientist
• Consulting Physicist
• Senior Physicist
• Technical Write
• Scientific Officer cum Tutor

All The Best!

Common job titles for physics and engineering physics bachelor's degree recipients include:

Accelerator Operator

Applications Engineer

Data Analyst

Design Engineer

High School Physics Teacher

IT Consultant

Lab Technician

Laser Engineer

Optical Engineer

Research Associate

Software Developer

Systems Analyst

Technical Specialist

Web Developer

When you're ready to start your job search, it's helpful to view the list of companies that hire physicists. This will help you to determine who to talk to at career fairs and to nail down a more specific career plan. We recommend starting this process at least 8 months before you graduate.