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Hello. i want to know how I can get a job at a good university in the physical science department. My fav. subjects are chem and physics and I don't really want to do anything in any other subjects.
It would be great if you tell me what qualifications were needed and which graduate degrees are important.

Thanks in advance........

By Mahras (Mahras) on Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 10:05 pm: Edit

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By Mahras (Mahras) on Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 10:05 pm: Edit

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By Cmaher (Cmaher) on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:21 am: Edit

If you have a PhD or are working towards one you can get a job as a researcher. If you are smart and a good teacher you can get a job as a professor. Being a professor pays pretty well, but its hard to become one, you need a good reputation. Being a researcher does not pay well at all in monetary terms. It may be fullfilling, but you won't be rich.

By Emeraldkity4 (Emeraldkity4) on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 10:34 am: Edit

A friend has a Ph.d in chemical physics from harvard and is head of his own research group at a major university where he has post docs and other students working for him with his research. He doesn't do too bad financially as he has several fellowships and grants funding his work, but the rest in his group live like grad students.
Keep in mind it is pretty competive to get a job as a professor even as a adjunct or asst. Don't let that discourage you but be ready to get a job elsewhere if the opportunity presents itself

By Mahras (Mahras) on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 07:34 pm: Edit

Thanks,
What about econimics what kind of jobs can I get if i get a MA or PhD in economics. I kno I sound retarded but I am pretty new to US. Any more input on the above question will also be appreciated.

By Mahras (Mahras) on Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 06:58 pm: Edit

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By College (College) on Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 02:45 pm: Edit

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