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Physics, Applied Physics
and Astrophysics |
| The list below contains a sample of
some of the common career paths chosen by physics majors (some fields
may require additional education and/or training). The skills you
develop as an undergraduate (communication, analytical/problem solving,
and technical) may be used in many different occupations. However,
most physics majors tend to seek work in the field of science. |
| COMMON CAREER PATHS: |
| Traditional Fields:
Acoustics
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biophysics
Chemical Physics
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Fluid and Plasma Physics
Geophysics
Health Physics
Material Science
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Physics
Medicine
Nuclear Engineering
Optical Physics
Solid State Physics
Teaching |
Other Fields:
Aerospace Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Special Effects (e.g., movies)
Oceanography
Civil Engineering
Mining
Computer Games
Computers (software, hardware, quality control)
Transportation
Securities, Banking, Actuary
Science journalism/Technical publications
Telecommunications
Architect
Museums and Libraries
Meteorology
Patent Attorney
Medical Doctor
Technical Sales and Marketing |
| SAMPLE EMPLOYERS (extended
list available at the Career Center) |
| Accenture
Bain & Company
Boeing
Booz-Allen & Hamilton
Corning, Inc.
Electro Scientific Industries (ESI)
E-OIR Measurement, Inc.
Hewlett-Packard
IBM
Intel
ITT
Level 3 Communications |
Lockheed Martin
LSI Logic Corporations
Lucent Technologies
Micron Technologies
Microsoft
Motorola
Naval Research Lab
Northrop Grumman
Qwest International
Raytheon
TRW, Inc.
Verizon Wireless |
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INFORMATION WEBSITES
Occupational
Outlook Handbook
JOB WEBSITES
Physlink
Work in Optics
PhysicsWeb
Cern Courier
Tip Top Jobs On-line
Physics Jobs
Nature Jobs
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (includes job opportunities)
American Institute
of Physics (job listings)
American Physical
Society (job listings)
The Optical Society
of America
Acoustical Society
of America (job listings)
The Society
of Rheology
American Association
of Physics Teachers (job listings)
American Astronomical
Society (job listings)
American Association
of Physicists in Medicine (job listings for members)
AVS Science and Technology
Society (job listings)
American Geophysical
Union (AGU) (job listings for members)
National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (job listings at
http://www.nasajobs.nasa.gov)
Institute of Physics
Society
of Physics Students (annual dues of $20.00)
JOB PREPARATION STRATEGIES
- Develop public speaking skills and writing skills
- Obtain lab and field experience via coursework and internships
- Develop strong computer skills
- Obtain an internship, summer or volunteer work in different
fields (see Internship
database)
- Learn about federal, state and local government job applications process
- Join a student branch of a professional association
- Take a chemistry course
- Read the American Institute of Physics booklet “Landing Your First Job”
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