Career overview
Physicists
O*NET-SOC 19-2012.00
Median pay / yr$166,290
OutlookAverage
Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Physicists.
Skills employers look for
- ScienceUsing scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- MathematicsUsing mathematics to solve problems.
- Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Knowledge areas
- PhysicsKnowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
- MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Engineering and TechnologyKnowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Computers and ElectronicsKnowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
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