Careers
The Institute of Physics is committed to providing members with accurate, up-to-date, careers information and resources.
The resources we offer are tailored to help you make the most of your potential as a physicist, whether you’re still in secondary education, a university student, or you’ve already embarked on your career.
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Working life
May's careers articles are up featuring Jeffrey Philippson and the remarkable Joshua Miele
Once a physicist: Janet Guthrie
Janet Guthrie is a retired American race car driver. In 1977 she became the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500
Spring-clean your career
Need a fresh start or new challenges? Start by reviewing your career options. You might even fancy a career break. Now is the time to give your career a Spring-clean
Job hunting in a recession
These are tough time for jobseekers
I am at school / college
By studying physics at school or college you're opening the door to a wide variety of rewarding careers.
I am a researcher
If you are a PhD student or a post-doctoral researcher then this is the place for you
I am a careers professional
The range of careers that are open to physics students is vast
I am thinking of a career change
Feeling a little stuck? Looking for a fresh start and new challenges?
