11 Jobs after M.Sc in Physics

11 Jobs after M.Sc in Physics


Top jobs after Master degree in Physics/ Applied Physics/ Engineering Physics:
(The list is given in descending order for ease of finding a job)

  1. Subject Matter Expert- Physics
  2. PGT physics / TGT Physics / TGT Science
  3. Online/ Home Tutor
  4. Online /offline Educator
  5. Content writer / editor
  6. Assistant professor- Physics
  7. Application Specialist
  8. Radio Physicist
  9. Research Physicist
  10. Research Assistant
  11. Technical Assistant

1. Subject Matter Expert- Physics

A subject matter expert is a person dealing with subject-specific problems of learners. An education company can hire a subject matter expert to solve student doubts. A content creator company may hire to eliminate errors from their content. such opportunities are of full-time, part-time, or freelancing types.
These are easiest to find advertised on different websites but a deep subject knowledge is required to get one. These are perfect home-based jobs for mothers and remote locations. Most companies prefer online hiring by taking an online test.

2. PGT Physics / TGT Physics / TGT Science

As a PGT, you will teach 11th and 12th class students in school. You may have to teach 9th and 10th standard students also. These are full-time jobs and maybe in the private or govt sector. For govt sector jobs an additional qualification in education (B.Ed) along with some teaching eligibility test (TET) is required. Private schools may consider without it. have qualified some TET or NET exam may give you an edge over others.

3. Online / Home Tutor

Private companies hire tutors for all classes and depute them to particular locations for home services. Some other companies provide a platform for students to interact and choose tutors for themselves. Growth opportunities here are proportional to efforts and skills. If students get impressed, they may want your services again and again. These are personalized teaching services.

4. Online / Offline Educator 

Some platforms like Unacademy, Careerwill, Vedantu, and many more run online courses. You can join them to run your structured courses for particular exams. Offline coaching centers can also be joined for teaching competitive content. They may like to hire you if you have proven capabilities by qualifying for some exams.

5. Content Writer / Editor

Some writing agencies or publication companies hire physics editors and writers. These are full-time or freelancing jobs. You can also contact some magazine or newspaper agency for technical article writing services. Some websites like freelancer.com, upwork.com, etc. may also cater to these opportunities. Language skills are of utmost importance in these jobs. 

6. Assistant Professor- Physics

All science colleges offer courses in Physics and you can join them to teach the course. Qualifying NET (National Eligibility Test)in Physical Sciences is mandatory but you may be exempted if you get a Ph.D. degree in a relevant subject. These are full-time govt, full-time private, or ad-hoc opportunities.

7. Application Specialist

An application specialist is a professional who is an expert in certain techniques or operation processes or handling of equipment. Private companies hire such experts for the company or for outsourcing services.
Getting such a job and gaining experience is itself a growth process and you can expect increments.

8. Radio Physicist

Radio diagnosis is a branch of paramedical sciences. Numerous medical types of equipment are based on laws of physics like ultrasonography, x-ray machines, MRI, etc. A post Graduate diploma in radiodiagnosis or radio-physics after M.Sc. Physics will open up immense opportunities in the health diagnostic sector. Although getting into such a course is not a cup of tea. You have to complete to get a seat.

9. Research Physicist

A research physicist is involved in scientific works and may be called a scientist. You can join various research institutions for such jobs. Government institutes have permanent scientific staff along with some temporary positions in funded projects. Some companies run R&D labs and may give you a chance. Having a Ph.D. may make you stand above others. Deep knowledge of a particular domain is required for the job.

10. Research Assistant

Research assistants' work is similar to Research Physicist. They work as a subordinate to assist the Scientist. These may be found in Government and Private research labs.

11. Technical Assistant

A technical assistant provides technical facilities for the ongoing research project. A technical assistant is an expert in certain techniques whose results are not usually analyzed by them. their work is to provide facilities for research or analysis. It is more like a Lab technician who take blood sample give you the reports but do not analyze them or prescribe a medicine. A B.Sc degree holder can become a technical assistant in Government or private labs. forensic labs also require experts in physics.

These are exemplary and many more options may be available.

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