Latest Working life articles
A collection of articles and case studies looking at what it is like to be a working physicist
Once a physicist: Frank Reed Jul 1, 2008
The creator of innovative desktop map software on making history come to life
Building for the future Jul 1, 2008
The surprising pleasures of life as a "building physicist"
Once a physicist: Eddie Morland May 30, 2008
The journey from British Rail to head of the UK's Heath and Safety Laboratory
Physicists without borders May 30, 2008
The global appeal of working for the IAEA
Once a physicist: Ian Leigh May 1, 2008
From the National Physical Laboratory to director of Postwatch
Success is in the bank May 1, 2008 1 comment
Life as a physicist at the Bank of England
Once a physicist: Kris Gopalakrishnan Apr 1, 2008
An interview with the chief executive of Indian-based IT giant Infosys
Back to school Apr 1, 2008 1 comment
The benefits of outreach programmes that bring researchers into schools
Once a physicist: Salvator Roberto Amendolia Feb 29, 2008
The science attaché to the Italian Embassy in London
The best years of your life? Feb 29, 2008
What to expect from a PhD
Once a physicist: Chris Rapley Feb 1, 2008
The new boss of London’s Science Museum on solar flares, climate change and communicating with the public
Physics for a safer world Feb 1, 2008
A job in the UK’s Home Office Scientific Development Branch
Once a physicist: Tony Hey Jan 3, 2008
Microsoft's vice president for external research explains what he does
Generating job options Jan 3, 2008
Life in the nuclear industry
Once a physicist: Alastair Reynolds Dec 3, 2007
The jump from space science to science fiction
The business of medical physics Dec 3, 2007
The rewards and challenges of becoming a medical physicist in industry
Once a physicist: Fred Kavli Nov 1, 2007
A generous mind
The route to engineering success Nov 1, 2007 1 comment
The benefits of becoming a chartered engineer
Once a physicist: Ray Bowden Oct 1, 2007 1 comment
The City financier with a taste for wine
Next steps for physics graduates Oct 1, 2007 3 comments
What physics students can do when they leave university