What they do
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Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
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Biophysics Scientist, Health Physicist, Medical Physicist, Physicist, Research Consultant, Research Physicist, Research Scientist, Scientist
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Wages
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| Vermont - 2021 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 38.74 |
$80,590 |
| 25% |
$ 73.49 |
$152,870 |
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$ 92.84 |
$193,110 |
| 75% |
$100.00+ |
$208,000+ |
| 90% |
$100.00+ |
$208,000+ |
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$100.98 |
$210,050 |
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Industries of Employment
| United States - 2020 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 38% |
- Federal government, excluding postal service
| 20% |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 20% |
- Hospitals; state, local, and private
| 9% |
- Ambulatory healthcare services
| 4% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
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- Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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- Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
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- Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
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- Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
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- Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Innovation
Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
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- Achievement/Effort
Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
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- Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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- Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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Projected Employment
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
Doctoral or professional degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Job Zone
| Extensive Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(8.0 and above) - A typical worker will require
over 4 years up to and including 10 years or more
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
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Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 96% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 4% |
| Associate's degree | | 0% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 0% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 0% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
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- Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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- Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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- Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
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- Analyze geological or geographical data.
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- Develop theories or models of physical phenomena.
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- Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
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- Instruct college students in physical or life sciences.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
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- Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
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- Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
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- Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.
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- Write research proposals to receive funding.
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