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Do you think the demand for physicists will ever go down?
Hello, I am a Job Corps student In San Jose and I am looking into entering the science job search as a physicist. I was wondering if it was stable enough for me to pursue as a career, Any advice/ answers are welcome and appreciated. Thank you for your time.
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Andrew’s Answer
The job market is fluid, and it is not possible to predict future demand for graduates with a degree in physics.
On the other hand, a physics student would have acquired multitudes of analytical and quantitative skills throughout the college curriculum. For example, mathematical and computer-programming skills are in great demand in a wide range of career fields. Therefore, a physics graduate may not be working directly in the field of physics, but in jobs where analytical and quantitative skills acquired are valued.
On the other hand, a physics student would have acquired multitudes of analytical and quantitative skills throughout the college curriculum. For example, mathematical and computer-programming skills are in great demand in a wide range of career fields. Therefore, a physics graduate may not be working directly in the field of physics, but in jobs where analytical and quantitative skills acquired are valued.
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Siddhartha’s Answer
Hi Brandon,
With a Bachelors degree in Physics, you can pursue many exciting and rewarding careers that include R&D, science, engineering, education, medicine, and many others. For job outlook, you can refer to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics here:
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronomers.htm
Some of the cutting edge and high demand areas for physicist include:
Robotics and AI - Machine learning is already making a big mark on society, but AI and robotics will shape the workplace of the future. A career in robotics and AI will see you working on cutting-edge technologies that can make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable.
Medical physics and digital healthcare - Physics plays a crucial role in healthcare. In hospitals, medical physicists deliver radiation to patients, either helping diagnose disease through nuclear medical imaging or fighting diseases like cancer with radiotherapy.
Renewable energy - Work is needed to make renewables (solar, wind and wave power) more efficient and affordable, and alternatives like nuclear fusion are taking big steps. You could help to power the world with clean electricity.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck with school!
With a Bachelors degree in Physics, you can pursue many exciting and rewarding careers that include R&D, science, engineering, education, medicine, and many others. For job outlook, you can refer to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics here:
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronomers.htm
Some of the cutting edge and high demand areas for physicist include:
Robotics and AI - Machine learning is already making a big mark on society, but AI and robotics will shape the workplace of the future. A career in robotics and AI will see you working on cutting-edge technologies that can make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable.
Medical physics and digital healthcare - Physics plays a crucial role in healthcare. In hospitals, medical physicists deliver radiation to patients, either helping diagnose disease through nuclear medical imaging or fighting diseases like cancer with radiotherapy.
Renewable energy - Work is needed to make renewables (solar, wind and wave power) more efficient and affordable, and alternatives like nuclear fusion are taking big steps. You could help to power the world with clean electricity.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck with school!
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Joseph’s Answer
In terms of physicists in the academic researcher sense, it's hard to say what investment into fundamental physics research will do over the coming years, but I'd say there's likely still to be a good level of demand for academic physicists. Physicists are also needed in a broad range of more industrial physics roles (like my own), and from what I see, the demand for physics skills in industry is on the increase and shows no sign of slowing down; I know there's often recruitment challenges in my organisation. Even outside of roles in physics directly, studying physics opens the doors to a broad range of mathematical and technical careers, so even if you don't go into a physics role per-se, they'll certainly be a fulfilling career of some sort waiting for you once you complete your studies.
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Michael’s Answer
Hello Brandon! Although I'm not an expert in the Physics research field, to become a physicist, you'll likely need a minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics. For more advanced roles, a graduate degree might be necessary. The great thing about a BS in Physics is that it opens doors to various careers since it's fundamentally a math degree. With the right background, minor, or focus, you could also explore opportunities in finance and engineering by taking some extra classes.
Study hard!
The homework in physics can be very challenging -- don't be discouraged if you're struggling with it.
Try to limit distractions by creating "phone-free" time and limiting the use of technology (just pencil + paper)
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