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Physics World Careers 2019

Physics World Careers 2019

A degree in physics is a brilliant starting point for a diverse range of careers, be it in scientific research, industry, finance, education, IT and much more besides. But the broadness of the discipline means that picking the right path for you is not always straightforward. That’s where our annual Physics World Careers guide can help to focus your mind. It’s packed with careers advice and analysis; insightful case studies showcasing career options; and a comprehensive employer directory, full of companies looking to hire physicists just like you.

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Nuclear futures

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Thinking points for career bliss

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In pursuit of the purest quartz

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Job interviews

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Tales from a British physicist in Japan

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From physics to environmental science: a natural evolution?

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Medical physics: a broad spectrum of careers

Noel Bakhtian interview

Physics to energy

Photo of Kurt Schroder interview

Plasma, nanoparticles and printed electronics

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Building platforms for materials innovation

Photograph of Lydia Harriss interview

Once a physicist: Lydia Harriss

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