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What’s it like to be a Physicist?
Physicists study the behaviour of the physical world at the most basic level
and find practical ways to apply new knowledge gained from their research in
areas of science and technology.
Physicists are usually identified within three broad roles:
- theoretical physicists, who develop theories or models of how particular
aspects of the world work
- experimental physicists, who test these theories, determining their limits
and suggesting new approaches to them
- applied physicists, who apply these findings in practical settings, such as
within industry and through the introduction of new technology.
There is interaction between all three roles and physicists generally have
skills in each of these areas.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Physicist earn an average of $1731 per week. The [average
annual salary for this job is $90012 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- aptitude for analysis and problem-solving
- enthusiasm for research
- aptitude for mathematics and computing
- able to visualise and explain ideas clearly
- able to work independently or as part of a team.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Chemistry
School subjects that include some aspects of CHEMISTRY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a chemistry-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Computing Studies
School subjects that include some aspect of COMPUTING STUDIES provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a computer studies-related subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Physicist
Physicists may perform the following tasks:
- observe and measure phenomena in the physical world, from the smallest subatomic particle through to the universe as a whole
- propose theories and models to explain phenomena
- use computers to explore the consequences of theories and models
- build equipment to make new types of measurements, which in many cases have never been attempted before
- create new ways of understanding observations that have been made
- develop new materials, products and processes for use in industry, medicine, defence and other areas of research and development.
Specialisations
Condensed Matter Physicist
A condensed matter physicist studies the properties and behaviour of condensed
matter (solid state) under many conditions, often in the development of new
devices for computers and consumer products.
Medical Physicist
A medical physicist studies the practical applications of physics in
hospitals, and develops and monitors radiation safety limits in workplaces.
Medical physicists also develop and operate medical radiation therapy
equipment.
Atomic and Molecular Physicist
An atomic and molecular physicist studies the behaviour and structure of atoms
and molecules.
Cosmologist
A cosmologist studies the characteristics and development of the universe as a
whole.
Atmospheric and Environmental Physicist
An atmospheric and environmental physicist studies how our environment works
and how various aspects of the environment interact.
Optical Physicist
An optical physicist investigates the properties and behaviour of light in
order to develop or refine devices such as lasers and optical fibre components
for applications such as photonic communications. Physicists may also work in
many other areas, including acoustics, biophysics, thermal physics, geophysics
and teaching.
Nanotechnologist
A nanotechnologist designs and manipulates structures at the atomic and
subatomic level to create materials and devices of increased durability and
efficiency. Nanotechnologists use a combination of techniques from across the
sciences, including physics, chemistry, biosciences, material science and
engineering.
Astrophysicist
An astrophysicist studies the characteristics of the solar system, stars and
galaxies, as well as the universe as a whole. See the separate entry for
Astronomer for more information.
Nuclear/Particle Physicist
A nuclear/particle physicist studies the structure of the nuclei of atoms and
the particles that make up those nuclei.