Latest Working life articles
A collection of articles and case studies looking at what it is like to be a working physicist
Once a physicist: Christine Rice Jan 5, 2009
How a physics degree at Oxford led to a career in opera
A fresh look at nuclear Jan 5, 2009
A new industry-wide graduate scheme aims to get the next generation of nuclear scientists thinking about community and environmental issues from the outset. Susie Hay and Michael Kelk describe the “nucleargraduates” programme
Once a physicist: Ali Parsa Dec 1, 2008
The managing partner of Circle private-healthcare partnership
Space to explore Dec 1, 2008
A career in space technology offers great scope for creativity and the chance to build something new. It can even make you relatively popular at parties, as Kevin Middleton describes
Once a physicist: Subhankar Banerjee Oct 31, 2008
From physics to Arctic photography
One year left to go Oct 31, 2008
As they enter their final year of undergraduate study, six students from around the globe share with Physics World their perspectives on physics, their courses and the future
Once a physicist: Theo Jansen Oct 1, 2008
The Dutch artist who makes “living” beach sculptures that can move
Have PhD, will travel Oct 1, 2008
Life as a postdoctoral researcher offers opportunities for making independent contributions to science, but there are pitfalls too, as Margaret Harris explains
Once a physicist: Umberto Guidoni Sep 1, 2008
Umberto Guidoni is a former astronaut and a member of the European Parliament, belonging to the Party of Italian Communists
Rewards of renewables Sep 1, 2008 2 comments
Thanks to concerns about carbon emissions and the rising price of fossil fuels, the green-energy industry is currently experiencing huge growth worldwide. This presents plenty of interesting and lucrative opportunities for physicists, as Gregory McNamee describes
Once a physicist: Al Powell Aug 1, 2008
A life in mountain running
Secure your future Aug 1, 2008
A background in physics plus a keen interest in politics and current affairs can add up to a rewarding career in international security, as James Acton explains
Once a physicist: Frank Reed Jul 1, 2008
The creator of innovative desktop map software on making history come to life
Building for the future Jul 1, 2008
The surprising pleasures of life as a "building physicist"
Once a physicist: Eddie Morland May 30, 2008
The journey from British Rail to head of the UK's Heath and Safety Laboratory
Physicists without borders May 30, 2008
The global appeal of working for the IAEA
Once a physicist: Ian Leigh May 1, 2008
From the National Physical Laboratory to director of Postwatch
Success is in the bank May 1, 2008 1 comment
Life as a physicist at the Bank of England
Once a physicist: Kris Gopalakrishnan Apr 1, 2008
An interview with the chief executive of Indian-based IT giant Infosys
Back to school Apr 1, 2008 1 comment
The benefits of outreach programmes that bring researchers into schools