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Editor's choice
From science to software: helping to unlock the power of data
Scientists seeking a varied and rewarding career will find a natural home at Tessella, which works with leading organizations to address complex technical challenges
Open doors and minds
Discover the many, exciting careers that lie ahead for you, with the 2019 Physics World Careers guide
Tales from a British physicist in Japan
Elizabeth Tasker details the good, the bad and the confusing of working as a physicist in Japan
Skills for start-ups
Physicist-for-hire Volker Türck shares his tips, experience and successes, when it comes to setting up a a scientific consultancy service
In pursuit of the purest quartz
From a PhD in semiconductor physics to head of Quartz Products at Airbus Defence and Space, Richard Syme looks back at a long and enjoyable career
Nuclear futures
The Nuclear Energy Agency's Jim Gulliford talks about the agency's new programme to train early-career nuclear physicists
Physics World Careers
The 2020 edition of Physics World Careers is packed full of advice for early career scientists. Including a range of valuable advice, informative case studies and recruiter profiles, it demonstrates the variety of jobs that use a physics degree.
Spotlight on careers in medical physics
Amy McDowell: Improving MRI to help children with epilepsy
Jude Dineley finds out more about using MRI techniques to solve specific clinical problems
Jonny Mitchell: Radiation protection on the road
Jude Dineley learns about a role in testing the safety of medical devices
Career development: stand out from the crowd
How much self-promotion is enough?
Dalmeet Singh Chawla delves into the pros and cons of self-citations, as well as the possible benefits of the s-index
How to write a good CV for industry
Andrew Hirst details what employers want to know from your CV and gives his top tips on how to tailor your CV to a specific role
Taking the long view
Despite talk of skills shortages, most graduates in scientific disciplines take jobs outside science. Patrick White and Emma Smith reflect on why this is and what it means for the ...
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Beyond physics: once a physicist
Once a physicist: Apoorva Jayaraman
Apoorva Jayaraman is an Indian classical dancer, and has a background in physics
Once a physicist: Arie van ’t Riet
Arie van ’t Riet is an artist in the Netherlands who uses X-ray equipment to create “bioramas” – X-ray portraits of animals and plants
Once a physicist: LeeAnn Janissen
LeeAnn Janissen divides her time between her ceramic-art practice and her role as managing director of research for East Coast Fund Management in Toronto
Once a physicist: Tim Head
Tim Head runs Wild Tree Tech – a software consultancy that builds data-analysis products and teaches courses on machine learning
Once a physicist: Lydia Harriss
Lydia Harriss is head of physical sciences at the UK’s Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, and has a degree in biophysics
Once a physicist: Mark Levinson
Physicist-turned-film-director Mark Levinson describes how making a documentary about the discovery of the Higgs boson took him back to his scientific roots
Training for your future
The Master’s route
A Master's degree in physics can open many doors, but is it the right step for your career? Alaina G Levine explores the options
Masters programme offers pathway to emerging nano-industry
Graduate students who are keen to pursue a career in the nanotechnology industry can now study for an MSc that offers a direct connection to the commercial sector
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Video showcase: physics graduates share their stories
Latest careers articles
Views from the top: career questions answered by leading physicists
10 top physicists from across academia and industry give career tips and advice for the future
Ask me anything: Philippe Blondel
The deputy director of the Centre for Space, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at the University of Bath gives his advice to physics graduates
Ask me anything: Crystal Bailey
The head of career programmes at the American Physical Society gives her advice to physics graduates
Physics teaching: subject specialists can bridge the attainment gap
Ark Teacher Training wants to attract more physics graduates to support its mission of delivering better educational outcomes for children in disadvantaged communities
Once a physicist: Julie Bellingham
Julie Bellingham is an award-winning garden designer based in Oxfordshire, UK
Quantum computing from the ground up
Quantum-ion entrepreneur Chris Monroe on his research, career and starting his own quantum computing firm
Finding your pathway with the 2020 Physics World Careers guide
Discover the many, exciting careers that lie ahead for you, with the 2020 Physics World Careers guide
Once a physicist: Jon Newey
Jon Newey is the owner of JPN Electrical
You are what you eat
Joe McEntee visits Leeds to talk to Megan Povey about a career devoted to the science of food
CityU physics: east meets west on a growth trajectory
City University of Hong Kong has ambitious plans to deliver global recognition and impact from its fast-growing physics research programme
Metamaterials: a more holistic approach to PhD training and education
Postgraduate researchers are encouraged to embrace responsibility and push the boundaries at the University of Exeter's Centre for Doctoral Training in Metamaterials
Once a physicist: Havovy Cama
Havovy Cama is the global purchasing skills-development and training manager at Cummins
Making a difference
Three early-career scientists talk to Jude Dineley about their projects to make academia healthier, more productive and equitable
Putting physics in plain language
Proton-therapy pioneer Cynthia Keppel talks to Margaret Harris about her career in the field
Once a physicist: Eben Upton
Eben Upton discusses how his career moved from physics to developing the Raspberry Pi
Your pathway to a future in nuclear science
Whether you are a recent graduate or an industry professional seeking to broaden your skills, the Nuclear Technology Education Consortium's novel nuclear courses have you covered
Going the extracurricular mile
Work experience, internships and boosting your employable skills are all important factors when it comes to your future, as IOP careers manager Vishanti Fox explains
There’s no place like home
Andrew Hirst and Veronica Benson explore how “emotional geography” – the reason many students look for jobs where they grew up or studied – impacts physics
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