Physicist, General

Aliases: General Physicist

Industry/Sector(s): Education, Training and Research

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Physicist, General is expected to perform include:

Conducting theoretical and experimental studies
Conducting research in different branches of physics
Formulating theories of physical phenomena to solve industrial and technical problems
Studying theory and experimenting with physical properties of solids, liquids and gases
Performing experiments on laws of motion, electricity, centre of gravity, liquid pressure, etc.
Identifying and measuring all the elements of matter and energy and their interaction with each other
Undertaking study of applied physics for understanding and analysing data
Specialising in one or more branches of physics such as mechanics, heat, light, sound, electronics, aero and hydrodynamics
Using X-Rays in testing materials

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
May need to handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Both Legs Handicapped (BL) and One Arm and One Leg Handicapped (OAL)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, B.Sc. in physics

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in designing and conducting experiments
Skilled in interpreting data
Proficient in supervising research work
Proficient in writing reports and scientific papers
Proficient in keeping up to date with new developments
Skilled in presenting work to peers and other researchers
Knowledge of all the basic principles of physics
In-depth knowledge of concepts like gravitation, structure and properties of matter, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, electronics, atomic and nuclear physics, biophysics, astrophysics and geophysics
Basic knowledge of Solar System and astrophysics, biological and geophysical phenomena, etc.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Excellent communication skills
Analytical skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges providing B.Sc. in physics across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

www.kanpuruniversity.org/SYLLABUS/BSC_Physics.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁵

Head of Department

↑

Physicist, General → Teacher

↑

Junior Researcher

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For new entrants - Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000 per month
For candidates with experience - Rs 30,000 to Rs 70,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{1, 3}

Government physics department

R&D laboratories

Electronics and electrical manufacturers

NGOs

Colleges/universities

Defence sector

KEYWORDS

Physicist, General
General Physicist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2111.0100	Physicist, General
ISCO 2008	2111	Physicists and Astronomers
NIC 2008	72100	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	http://www.shiksha.com/career-as-physicist-cc-89
4	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Physicist/Salary
5	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf

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