$94,265
Median YearlyIncome
fair
WorkProspects
5
ProspectiveEmployers
Physicists are responsible for conducting theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of natural phenomena and to develop new processes and devices in a variety of fields such as electronics, communications, power generation and distribution, and remote sensing.
Work type:
full-time
Most likely to work in:
Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
Most employees have:
Post-Graduate Degree
Certification:
Master's or Doctorate Degree
What you do
A Physicist performs some or all of the following duties:
- Design and conduct research in experimental and theoretical physics
- Carry out analysis of research data and prepare research reports
- Participate as a member of a research or development team in the design and development of experimental, industrial equipment, instrumentation and procedures
What you need
- Ability to be imaginative, patient, persistent, and curious
- Excellent mathematical, analytical, and mechanical skills
- Ability to conduct research, use computers, and perform complex calculations
- Excellent communication skills
Who's hiring in Atlantic Canada?
Your Career Pathway
Post-Secondary Educational Programs
University Bachelor's Degree