Physicists
Physicists
Career outlook for
Physicists
What's it like?
Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Working conditions
Tasks
- Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
- Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
- Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
Top Skills
- Science.
- Reading Comprehension.
- Mathematics.
- Speaking.
- Critical Thinking.
- Active Listening.
- Writing.
- Active Learning.
- Learning Strategies.
- Complex Problem Solving.
- Judgment and, Decision Making.
- Instructing.
- Programming.
- Systems Analysis.
- Systems Evaluation.
- Monitoring.
- Social Perceptiveness.
- Persuasion.
- Operations Analysis.
- Time Management.