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Post-doc advice for a low publication grad student
As a grad student, I have a single publication, a conference proceeding, to my name. So, my question is what do I need to do to obtain a post-doc position? Obviously, my references are going to be ...
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What is an effective way to search for post-doc positions in physics?
I am a graduate student in experimental physics, currently writing up my dissertation and beginning to apply to post-doc positions. While it is very easy to find out about open positions in my ...
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Is it possible to work on physics independently outside academia?
The traditional physics career is an academic job at some university, with the eventual goal of becoming a tenured professor. Is it possible for a mostly self-educated outsider working outside ...
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PhD Research Areas in String Theory
I'm thinking of applying to do a PhD in String Theory, starting in September 2013. I'm gradually learning more about the subject through external reading, but still most papers are impenetrable! Could ...
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What percentage of physics PhDs leave physics? [closed]
What percentage of physics PhDs leave physics to become quantitative analysts, work in computer science/information technology or business? Is physics that bad that so many people leave? Was it worth ...
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Funding opportunities for an independent researcher
In one of my questions I asked about the career paths to become a professional astronomer. Now let's consider the next logical step. What if a person has gained his/her PhD in Astronomy and had an ...
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Can one submit/publish a paper between postdocs?
I've almost finished one postdoc, and haven't found another yet. If I don't find one in time, can I keep publishing papers? I have 2 scenarios:
If I did most of the research during the postdoc, but ...
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Areas of research and their transferable skills
I've noticed that ads for postdoctoral positions emphasize the skill set that one must have for a particular position. That said, what are the areas of research to avoid because they give you few ...
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What jobs can you get after Studying Physics at University?
What types of jobs can you get after a degree in Physics? My sister is choosing her course and thinking of doing physics but isn't sure what she can do after it.
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Where can we find information of International Physics/Astrophysics conferences?
Where do you check and put them usually?
Let's make a wiki ~
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Most techologically applicable physics research area
Lets say you're an undergrad physics student with a lot of "sense" for technology and limited theoretical abilities. Now you need some kind of a career advice about the specific field of physics to ...
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How can some-one independently do research in particle physics?
I'm not affiliated with a physics department and I want to do independent research. I'm working my way through Peskin et. al. QFT now. Let's say that I've finished Peskin et. al. and Weinberg QFT ...
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returning to physics research?
What the the most realistic and practical ways for a PhD in physics who has left the fold to return to a career of research in physics? The traditional employer of choice, universities won't hire such ...
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'Getting in' to research physics?
I'm going to be choosing a university course soon, and I want to go into a branch of physics. A dream job for me would be to work in research, however, I do realise that this isn't for everyone and is ...
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How to choose a suitable topic for PhD in Physics? [closed]
After completion of graduate courses when a student is supposed to start real research in Physics, (to be more specific, suppose in high energy physics), how does one select the problem to work on? ...
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Current scope of Chaos theory and non-linear dynamics?
I am a physics undergrad interested in stuff like dynamical systems, chaos theory etc. Is there ongoing research in these fields? I am talking about pure research and not applications to things like ...
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What is the statistical likelihood of getting a job as a theoretical physicist? [closed]
I'm considering taking a hobby (taking math and physics classes, reading attempting to read arXiv papers) and turning it into a career change. However, I have 3 kids and a wife who doesn't make a lot ...
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Advantage of doing research in theoretical high energy over other fields?
I am undecided about the field I want to do my PhD in, in graduate school. I am asking because the applications that I am filling ask me to write the intended field of study.
I found the people who ...
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A professional physics career without a degree?
I learned programming as a child, for fun. Now I am working as a programmer, even though I got a business major degree.
I wonder if there are career paths for doing physics other than becoming a ...
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Do senior physicists actually conduct research? [closed]
Senior physicists constantly complain they spend too much time on administration, teaching, getting grants, serving in committees, peer-reviewing articles, supervising, etc. . Do senior physicists ...
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Alternative career paths in physics? [closed]
What do you guys think of alternative career paths in physics away from academia free from the usual academic shackles?
Examples: Garrett Lisi who spends his time surfing and skiing while not working ...
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Is there any reason to major in physics if you're certain you will never do a Ph.D? [duplicate]
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What sort of jobs do physics graduates with B.Sc/M.Sc get?
I've been told over and over again..."I would not major in physics unless you are looking to get a Ph.D." What ...
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CSI Miami and other TV series on application of physics and science in life and career opportunities
Sometimes I volunteer to help freshmen and sophomore students with introductory physics and calculus courses. The problem is most of them are not stimulated and take these courses because they are ...
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How much of theoretical physics research involves contemplation and reflection?
Something that I do when I'm learning physics is to contemplate and put into perspective the stuff that I've learned. I often find that I stumble upon deeper or more subtle questions and issues when I ...
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Where does Computer Science background students fit in Theoretical Physics [closed]
I am basically an Electronics student - background in computer science (that's where I want to work). I applied for an internship in USA in a research institute where the group is focused in ...
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What chemistry course to take for a physics undergraduate [closed]
This question is mainly aimed at people who know about the science market in the UK, but any suggestions would be much appreciated.
I am a third year physics undergraduate, studding for an MSci ...
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Finding a research area with a not-too-steep learning curve [closed]
In theoretical physics, I'm torn between high-energy and condensed matter physics. Is it true that the former has a much steeper learning curve than the latter, assuming I don't pick a well-trodden ...
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Careers in physics that are related to quantum mechanics or relativity?
Personally I learned Physics in high-school and found it very interesting, I read up a lot about physics in my free time.
Personally I am also a programmer which I think is also good when it comes to ...
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why people choose condense matter physics the most in 2007 and 2008 for their phd? And what are they studying and what is application in this subject?
Page 11 of this report from the American Institute of Physics shows that condensed matter physics is by far the most common PhD dissertation topic in 2007 and 2008. Can anyone here explain why this ...
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Possible career paths [closed]
I currently hold a Bachelors in Computer Science and a Minor in Physics. As far as that goes, I've taken courses in the basic things (University Physics 1 and 2), Thermodynamics, Circuitry and Modern ...
