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Physics Careers
Get a Physics Degree and See the World!
Visit the following links to discover a whole world of exciting careers in Physics. All you need is your passport: a degree in physics!
SPIRES HEPJobs Database
- This database, maintained by Fermilab and SLAC libraries, lists jobs in the fields of core interest to the SPIRES-HEP community. That is, people working in astro-ph, gr-qc, hep-ex, hep-lat, hep-ph, hep-th, nucl-ex, nucl-th, physics.ins-det and physics.acc-ph.
- This popular site, also known as TIPTOP, includes the order of 200 physics job opportunities from around the world listed as Open Positions, Postdoctoral Openings, PhD Studentships, and even Summer Jobs! The comprehensive listings include both experiment and theory in all fields.
- Based at the CERN European Laboratory for Particle Physics, this page features European based jobs primarily in the field of particle physics. Opportunities are listed by institution and level. This site also provides links to additional European job announcements.
- This page covers a broad range of science based jobs. Job searching by discipline, location and organization is possible. This site specializes in Swiss and other European locations.
- Looking for a physics career in the UK? Search and view the latest posts, studentships and courses in physics, engineering, materials and computing. Most job announcements feature locations in the UK.
The American Institute of Physics
- The Career Services division of the American Institute of Physics provides physics job listings which may be browsed via categories including Academic, Bachelor, Technical, Industry, Government, and other positions.
Academic and Research Positions in Physics by Country
- The University of Maryland maintains a list of Academic and Research Positions in Physics listed by Country. Positions include both experiment and theory in all fields at a variety of levels. Pursuing research in physics really is a great way to see the world!
High Energy Physics Employment Opportunities
- This page lists current job openings in the field of High Energy Physics. Positions in both experiment and theory are listed and include Research Associate Positions, Scientific Staff Positions, through to Tenure Track Faculty Positions.
Quantum and Atom Optics Employment Opportunities
- The newsletter of the quantum and atom optics community in Australasia contains advertisements for optics careers throughout the world.
Additional Information on Physics Careers
- The South Australian Branch of the Australian Institute of Physics maintains a page entitled ``What Can You Do With a Physics Degree?'' devoted to young people considering a degree in physics. Features include: A Look at the Diversity of Occupations for Physics Majors; the Latest Statistical Trends; the Employment Picture for Postgraduates in Australia; as well as the Next Generation of Australian Scientists Society.
- Check out this collection of Cool Links to Hot Topics in Physics! The Centre for the Subatomic Structure of Matter is constantly updating this list to keep up with the very latest in Physics Research. They hope you'll find their links to be exciting, enjoyable and informative even if you're not a "Nuclear Physicist" or "Rocket Scientist" (yet!). Send your physics questions to their physics guru!