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Astronomy Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Astronomy Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For people who love space science and are open to pivoting into data or tech careers if academia isn't the goal. Use the tools below to see which astronomy roles fit your background and goals.

Most professional research roles in astronomy require a Ph.D., but the underlying skills (data analysis, programming, optics) transfer into non-academic tech and data careers. Use the tools below to explore Astronomy-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Observatory Technician, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Research Astronomer or Data Scientist. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as None widely required; graduate degree substitutes for certification, that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

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This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Astronomy careers/jobs, (2) Find Astronomy job listings, (3) Prepare for Astronomy careers, and (4) Provide Astronomy career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Astronomy careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Astronomy Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Astronomy careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Astronomy, so relevant Astronomy jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Astronomy Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Astronomy Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Astronomy careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 20 Astronomy Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

8 Astronomy careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Astronomy-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Astronomy-Related Jobs

Physicists 8.8% Astrophysicist
Occupation: Physicists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.8% Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astrophysicist
Aerospace Engineers 8.3% Astronautical Engineer
Occupation: Aerospace Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.3% Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astronautical Engineer
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 8.3% Astrochemist
Occupation: Atmospheric and Space Scientists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.3% Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astrochemist
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 8.1% Astrophysics Professor; Astrophysics Teacher
Occupation: Physics Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.1% Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astrophysics Professor; Astrophysics Teacher
Chemists 6.7% Astrochemist
Occupation: Chemists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.7% Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astrochemist
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 6.4% Astronomy Professor
Occupation: Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.4% Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astronomy Professor
Astronomers 4.5% Astronomer; Astronomy Outreach Coordinator; Astrophysicist; Extragalactic Astronomer; Galactic Astronomer; High-Energy Astrophysicist; Optical Astronomer; Planetary Astronomer; Radio Astronomer; Research Astrophysicist; Solar Astronomer; Stellar Astronomer; Theoretical Astronomer
Occupation: Astronomers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.5% Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astronomer; Astronomy Outreach Coordinator; Astrophysicist; Extragalactic Astronomer; Galactic Astronomer; High-Energy Astrophysicist; Optical Astronomer; Planetary Astronomer; Radio Astronomer; Research Astrophysicist; Solar Astronomer; Stellar Astronomer; Theoretical Astronomer
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 0.6% Catastrophe Adjuster
Occupation: Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 0.6% Astronomy-Related Jobs: Catastrophe Adjuster

8 Astronomy careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Astronomy-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Astronomy-Related Jobs

Physicists $ 155,680 Astrophysicist
Occupation: Physicists National Median Salary: $ 155,680 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astrophysicist
Aerospace Engineers $ 130,720 Astronautical Engineer
Occupation: Aerospace Engineers National Median Salary: $ 130,720 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astronautical Engineer
Astronomers $ 127,930 Astronomer; Astronomy Outreach Coordinator; Astrophysicist; Extragalactic Astronomer; Galactic Astronomer; High-Energy Astrophysicist; Optical Astronomer; Planetary Astronomer; Radio Astronomer; Research Astrophysicist; Solar Astronomer; Stellar Astronomer; Theoretical Astronomer
Occupation: Astronomers National Median Salary: $ 127,930 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astronomer; Astronomy Outreach Coordinator; Astrophysicist; Extragalactic Astronomer; Galactic Astronomer; High-Energy Astrophysicist; Optical Astronomer; Planetary Astronomer; Radio Astronomer; Research Astrophysicist; Solar Astronomer; Stellar Astronomer; Theoretical Astronomer
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $ 100,690 Astronomy Professor
Occupation: Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 100,690 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astronomy Professor
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $ 98,020 Astrophysics Professor; Astrophysics Teacher
Occupation: Physics Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 98,020 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astrophysics Professor; Astrophysics Teacher
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $ 92,860 Astrochemist
Occupation: Atmospheric and Space Scientists National Median Salary: $ 92,860 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astrochemist
Chemists $ 84,680 Astrochemist
Occupation: Chemists National Median Salary: $ 84,680 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astrochemist
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $ 74,520 Catastrophe Adjuster
Occupation: Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage National Median Salary: $ 74,520 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Catastrophe Adjuster

8 Astronomy careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Astronomy-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
Please Scroll and Select below:
Occupations Education/Preparation Astronomy-Related Jobs

Astronomers 5 Astronomer; Astronomy Outreach Coordinator; Astrophysicist; Extragalactic Astronomer; Galactic Astronomer; High-Energy Astrophysicist; Optical Astronomer; Planetary Astronomer; Radio Astronomer; Research Astrophysicist; Solar Astronomer; Stellar Astronomer; Theoretical Astronomer
Occupation: Astronomers Education/Preparation: 5 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astronomer; Astronomy Outreach Coordinator; Astrophysicist; Extragalactic Astronomer; Galactic Astronomer; High-Energy Astrophysicist; Optical Astronomer; Planetary Astronomer; Radio Astronomer; Research Astrophysicist; Solar Astronomer; Stellar Astronomer; Theoretical Astronomer
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Astronomy Professor
Occupation: Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astronomy Professor
Physicists 5 Astrophysicist
Occupation: Physicists Education/Preparation: 5 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astrophysicist
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Astrophysics Professor; Astrophysics Teacher
Occupation: Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astrophysics Professor; Astrophysics Teacher
Aerospace Engineers 4 Astronautical Engineer
Occupation: Aerospace Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astronautical Engineer
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 4 Astrochemist
Occupation: Atmospheric and Space Scientists Education/Preparation: 4 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astrochemist
Chemists 4 Astrochemist
Occupation: Chemists Education/Preparation: 4 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Astrochemist
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 3 Catastrophe Adjuster
Occupation: Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage Education/Preparation: 3 Astronomy-Related Jobs: Catastrophe Adjuster

Scroll through the picklist (below). There are 20 specific Astronomy job titles listed. Select those that may be of interest - you will get active job listing links, along with detailed resources to help you prepare for a career related to that job.
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Step 2 of 4: Find a Job

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Step 3 of 4: Prepare For a Career





Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

U.S. Total Employment (2023):
16,500
U.S. Total Employment (2033 est.):
17,800
Employment Change (2023-2033 est.):
1,300 (8.1%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2023-2033 est.):
1,700
Please click on a section below to expand and see detailed occupational information related to "Physics Teachers, Postsecondary":

Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Importance: 99 (%) Description: Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as quantum mechanics, particle physics, and optics.
Importance: 92 (%) Description: Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Supervise students' laboratory work.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Maintain and repair laboratory equipment.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 99 (%) Description: Participate in campus and community events.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Act as advisers to student organizations.
Importance: 55 (%) Description: Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Importance: 41 (%) Description: Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Training and Teaching Others: Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 88 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Developing Objectives and Strategies: Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Coaching and Developing Others: Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others: Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Communicating with People Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates: Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Assisting and Caring for Others: Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others: Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
Develop instructional materials.
Develop instructional objectives.
Direct department activities.
Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
Evaluate student work.
Guide class discussions.
Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
Maintain student records.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
Prepare tests.
Promote educational institutions or programs.
Replace worn equipment components.
Research topics in area of expertise.
Select educational materials or equipment.
Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
Supervise laboratory work.
Supervise student research or internship work.
Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
Write grant proposals.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 88 (%) Description: 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.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Chemistry: Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: 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.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Advise others on educational or vocational matters.
Activity: Assess student capabilities, needs, or performance.
Activity: Compile records, documentation, or other data.
Activity: Develop educational programs, plans, or procedures.
Activity: Direct organizational operations, activities, or procedures.
Activity: Evaluate programs, practices, or processes.
Activity: Maintain current knowledge in area of expertise.
Activity: Maintain electronic, computer, or other technical equipment.
Activity: Maintain operational records.
Activity: Perform administrative or clerical activities.
Activity: Plan events or programs.
Activity: Prepare informational or instructional materials.
Activity: Prepare proposals or grant applications.
Activity: Promote products, services, or programs.
Activity: Purchase goods or services.
Activity: Repair tools or equipment.
Activity: Select materials or equipment for operations or projects.
Activity: Serve on organizational committees.
Activity: Supervise personnel activities.
Activity: Teach academic or vocational subjects.
Activity: Write material for artistic or commercial purposes.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
Widely Used Tech Skills
Computer based training software:
Learning management system LMS
Emerging Tech Skills
Analytical or scientific software:
The MathWorks MATLAB
Computer aided design CAD software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Development environment software:
C
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Object or component oriented development software:
C++
Perl
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Operating system software:
Microsoft Windows
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Word processing software:
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Analytical or scientific software (scroll table below):
Geant4
GIPSY-OASIS
GNU Octave
Gnuplot
Gravitation software
Maplesoft Maple
OriginLab Origin
Synergy Software KaleidaGraph
VASP Data Viewer
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Computer aided design CAD software:
Mathsoft Mathcad
Computer based training software:
Blackboard Learn
Course management system software
Desire2Learn LMS software
Sakai CLE
Desktop communications software:
Edmodo
Development environment software (scroll table below):
FFTPACK
FFTW
Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
LAPACK
National Instruments LabVIEW
Pascal
plotutils
PLplot
Electronic mail software:
Email software
Graphics or photo imaging software:
Visual Molecular Dynamics VMD
Information retrieval or search software:
DOC Cop
iParadigms Turnitin
Internet browser software:
Web browser software
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software:
Image scanning software
Word processing software:
Collaborative editing software
LaTeX
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, physician assistants, and veterinarians.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 53.8 (%) Level of Education: Doctoral Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 25.0 (%) Level of Education: Master's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 20.7 (%) Level of Education: Post-Doctoral Training
Frequency of Attainment: 0.4 (%) Level of Education: Post-Master's Certificate
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 52.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 15.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: None
Frequency of Attainment: 10.3 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Frequency of Attainment: 8.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 10 years
Frequency of Attainment: 6.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 3.3 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Frequency of Attainment: 1.5 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Frequency of Attainment: 1.5 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Frequency of Attainment: 0.8 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
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Resumes

Here are resources that allow you to see example resumes for this occupation. It may be helpful to see examples from others who have this type of experience.


Job Description

Here are resources that provide job descriptions, which are vital for resume and interview preparation.


Interviews

There are many great resources that can help guide you through the interview process. These links provide help in preparing and performing an effective interview, specific to this occupation.


Salary Data

Here are links to help you identify salary ranges for this occupation. These data are necessary prior to effective salary negotiations.


Raises

Here are resources that help you to prepare to ask for a raise. These links will help you to prepare for the salary negotiation process.


Jobs

Here are resources that lead to links for actual jobs related to "Physics Teachers, Postsecondary". Use these links to find a job.


Jobs

Here are resources that lead to links for actual jobs related to "Physics Teachers, Postsecondary". Use these links to find a job.


Classifieds

There are various sources for job classified ads. These links should help get you started to find a job for this occupation.


Step-by-Step

Here are links to help guide you, step-by-step, to become a(n): Physics Teachers, Postsecondary


Career Change

Here are resources to help you prepare for a career change. It is helpful to look carefully at the information provided in Section 3: Career Change (detailed previously on this page) prior to using these links. There is much to learn ...


LinkedIn®

Here are links to various posts and groups from LinkedIn ® that relate to this occupation. Great way to start building professional contacts in the field that might be most appropriate for you.


Career Path

Here are links to various resources to help you explore the career path related to the "Physics Teachers, Postsecondary" occupation.






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