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Physicists

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

Physicists begin gaining experience while in graduate school because they will be required to conduct an original piece of research for either a master's degree or doctorate. Students can gain professional exposure by presenting their findings to colleagues and publishing their results. Physicists can gain further experience through a post-doctoral position at a college or university or a fellowship.

Physicists must be passionate about science and new discoveries. They must be detail oriented and precise, have patience and perseverance, and be self-motivated. Physicists should be able to work alone or on research teams.

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