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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

solid careers for physics graduates

Skills you should have picked up include:
  • communication and presentation skills
  • computational and data-processing skills
  • data analysis using a range of appropriate statistical methods and packages
  • identify and predict trends and patterns
  • problem solving skills
  • report writing
  • research skills.
One area where physics students are sadly lacking is teaching. The government has set up a scholarship scheme to support graduates who want to train to teach. 

Skills for your CV

Studying physics can help you to develop a range of skills that can be applied in many areas, both scientific and non-technical. These skills include:
  • problem solving - with a pragmatic and analytical approach;
  • reasoning- constructing logical arguments, applying analytical skills and grasping complex problems;
  • numeracy - skills in using mathematics to find solutions to scientific problems, mathematical modelling and interpreting and presenting information graphically;
  • practical skills - planning, executing and reporting experiments, using technical equipment and paying attention to detail;
  • communication - conveying complex ideas and using technical language correctly;
  • information and communication technology (ICT) - including specialist software packages and some programming.

Further study

Some of the most popular physics-related courses at postgraduate level include:
  • astrophysics;
  • quantum physics;
  • particle physics;
  • mathematical physics;
  • thermodynamics;
  • nanotechnology.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Staff Selection Commission Central Region (SSC-CR)

  • Closing Date for Registration: 05 June 2015
Details of Post
GROUP C
  • Artist: 01 Post
  • Junior Investigator: 05 Posts
  • Head Constable (Finger Print): 07 Posts
  • Library Clerk: 02 Posts
  • Editor: 01 Post
  • Draftsman: 01 Post
  • Junior Zoological Assistant: 01 Post
  • Technical Assistant (Economics): 01 Post
  • Research Assistant: 02 Posts
  • Mount Designer: 01 Post
  • Artist Retoucher: 11 Posts
  • Senior Library & Information Assistant: 02 Posts
  • Data Processing Assistant: 03 Posts
  • Store Keeper: 01 Post
  • Junior Store Keeper: 01 Post
  • Accounts Clerk: 02 Posts
  • Eviction Inspector: 02 Posts
  • Assistant Curator: 07 Posts
  • Educational Assistant: 01 Post
  • Fisheries Research Investigation: 01 Post
  • Training Equipment Operator: 01 Post
  • Investigator: 03 Posts
  • Evaluation Assistant: 01 Post
GROUP B
  • Senior Technical Assistant: 01 Post
  • Superintendent of Govt. Hostels: 01 Post
  • Senior Technical Assistant: 01 Post
  • Assistant Welfare Administrator: 01 Post
  • Senior Technical Assistant: 01 Post
  • Research Assistant: 01 Post
  • Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical Fertilizer): 01 Post
  • Senior Technical Assistant Gr. II: 01 Post
  • Senior Technical Assistant (Sugar Technology): 03 Posts
  • Junior Scientific Assistant: 10 Posts

Educational Qualification
  • Artist: Matriculation or equivalent
  • Junior Investigator: Bachelor Degree in Economics from a recognized university
  • Head Constable (Finger Print): 12th pass from a recognized board or equivalent.
  • Library Clerk: Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board or Institution
  • Editor: Higher Secondary or equivalent from a recognized university/board/institution
  • Draftsman: Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board or Institution
  • Junior Zoological Assistant: Bachelor Degree in Science with Zoology from a recognized university
  • Technical Assistant (Economics): Bachelor Degree in Economics from a recognized university
  • Research Assistant: Master’s Degree on Criminology or Sociology or Social work or Psychology from a recognized university
  • Mount Designer: Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board or Institution
  • Artist Retoucher: Senior Secondary pass qualification from recognized board or Institution
  • Senior Library & Information Assistant: Bachelor Degree from a recognized university
  • Data Processing Assistant: Masters Degree in Computer Application/Computer Science or M.Tech. or B.E/B. Tech. in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Technology from a recognized university or equivalent

career in physics

A physics degree sets you up well for research-based roles and positions in other sciences, it is also useful for careers in business, finance, IT and engineering...

Job options

Jobs directly related to your degree include:
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Monday, May 11, 2015

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University

Assistant Professor

Eligibility : ME/M.TechMSc
Location : Chennai
Job Category : Govt JobsTeaching
Last Date : 04 Jun 2015
Job Type : Full Time
Hiring Process : Written-test

Assistant Professor Jobs recruitment in Tamil Nadu Fisheries University
Post Name /No.of Post
Asst.Professor/14
Department : Faculty Of Fisheries Sciences
Asst.Professor/5
Department : Faculty Of Basic Sciences
Asst.Professor/9
Department : Faculty Of Fisheries Engineering

Typical employers - Physics

Employers of physics graduates include academic institutions, government research organisations and industry.
Industries employing physicists are varied and include:
  • aerospace and defence;
  • education;
  • energy;
  • engineering;
  • instrumentation;
  • manufacturing;
  • oil and gas;
  • science and telecommunications.
Physics graduates not directly using their physics degree can pursue careers in a range of sectors such as IT and consultancy, the environmental industry, financial services, legal sector, transport and utilities.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

ELECTRICITY SERVICE COMMISSION

Online Applications are invited from Eligible Indian Nationals for the posts of Technician Grade – 2 against vacancies in Distribution Companies(DISCOMS) viz, Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, Poorvanchal Vidyut Vltran Nigam Limited, Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, Kanpur Electric Supply Company(KESCO) and U,P. power Transmission Corporation Ltd,(TRANSCO) under Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL) as detailed below. No other mode of submission of application is available or acceptable.
Technician Grade-II (Trainee)
  • Number of vacancies : 884 posts (UR-442, OBC-239, SC-185 and ST-18)
  • Educational Qualification : 10+2 with Science and Maths with Vocational Certificate in Electrician trade and certificate in computer
  • Age Limit : 18-40 years as on 01.01.2015. Age relaxation as per rules.
  • Pay Scale : PB-1 Rs. 5200 – 20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2600
Important Dates:
  • Date for Payment of Fee: 15.05.2015 to 15.06.2015
  • Date for Submission of Online Application: 17.05.2015 to 17.06.2015

BROADCAST ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD

Name of the Post:Project Director (PD)

Qualifications & Experience:Degree in Electronics Engineering or Master of Science in Physics with Electronics with minimum five years experience in the field of Cable TV, Radio/TV Broadcasting or Telecommunication. Candidates with experience in project execution and co-ordination with state/central govt. will be given preference. Proficiency in computer operations in particular MS-Office Package is mandatory

Consolidated Fee Per Month (Remuneration includes statutory levies PF, ESI etc. and other allowances Per month):50,000/-


Name of the Post:Assistant Project Director (APD)

Qualifications & Experience:Degree in Electronics Engineering or Master of Science in Physics with Electronics with minimum three years experience in the field of Cable TV, Radio/TV Broadcasting or Telecommunication. Candidates with experience in project execution and co-ordination with state/central govt. will be given preference. Proficiency in computer operations in particular MS-Office Package is mandatory.

Consolidated Fee Per Month (Remuneration includes statutory levies PF, ESI etc. and other allowances Per month):40,000/-



Name of the Post:IT Coordinator

Qualifications & Experience: MCA/Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology with one year experience in a large organisation in Information Technology activities. The position shall also require in-depth knowledge of work on servers and related office automation equipment. High level of proficiency in computer operations.

Consolidated Fee Per Month (Remuneration includes statutory levies PF, ESI etc. and other allowances Per month):25,000/-

Saturday, May 9, 2015

IDBI Bank Ltd

Essential Qualification:A Graduate from a recognized university

Age (years) as on April 01, 2015:Minimum - 20 Maximum-25

Tentative Date of Written Test:11.07.2015

Consolidated remuneration:
`17,000 per month in the first year,
`18,500 per month in the second year and
 `20,000 per month in the third year of service.

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges [Payable from 06.05.2015 to 22.05.2015 (both dates inclusive)] shall be as follows –
 `100/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates
 `600/- for all others.

Candidates can apply only online from 06.05.2015 to 22.05.2015 and no other mode of application will be accepted

http://www.idbi.com/pdf/careers/Detailed-Advertisement-for-post-of-Executive.pdf

HLL Lifecare Limited

HLL Lifecare Limited, a Mini Ratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India looks out for QUALITY TECHNICIAN (On Fixed Term Contract)  having good track record in the relevant field.
 
Qualification                            - BSc. Chemistry / B Pharm (First Class)
.
Experience                              - Minimum 10 years relevant Experience
 
Maximum Age                                    - Above 18 years and below 42 years as on 01.01.2015.
 
Salary                                      - Consolidated salary of not less than Rs.20,000/- per month.
 
Period of appt.                    - Initially ONE YEAR and extendable on need basis.
 
Other requirements             - Willing for shift duty.
 
Other benefits                    - Applicable for Fixed term contract
 
General conditions
 
a)    Reservation as per Govt. of India Rules
b)    Relaxation in age and experience may be considered for exceptionally competent candidates.
c)    Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
d)    Candidates should send their resume with details of job experience for assessing suitability.
e)    Appointment will be on fixed term contract basis.
 
Interested candidates may send their latest resume with copies of educational qualification, experience, community certificates (if applicable) along with recent passport size photograph on or before 18.05.2015 to DGM (HR), HLL LIFECARE LIMITED, AKKULAM FACTORY, SREEFARIYAM P O, TVPM – 695017.
 

Friday, May 8, 2015

THE STATE TRADING CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED

The candidate should also send an email with a scanned copy of the signed application in the prescribed format to: careers@stc.gov.in, from candidate’s same email id as mentioned in the hard copy of application being sent by him/her by post, latest by 31st May, 2015, 23:59 hrs. The email’s subject line must contain the name of the post applied for and Code No. of the post

A List of Professions

The following list briefly describes work associated with some mathematics-related professions :
  • actuary-- assemble and analyze statistics to calculate probabilities of death, sickness, injury, disability, unemployment, retirement, and property loss; design insurance and pension plans and ensure that they are maintained on a sound financial basis
  • mathematics teacher-- introduce students to the power and beauty of mathematics in elementary, junior high, or high school mathematics courses
  • operations research analyst-- assist organizations (manufacturers, airlines, military) in developing the most efficient, cost-effective solutions to organizational operations and problems; this includes strategy, forecasting, resource allocation, facilities layout, inventory control, personnel schedules, and distribution systems
  • statistician-- collect, analyze, and present numerical data resulting from surveys and experiments
  • physician-- diagnose patient illnesses, prescribe medication, teach classes, mentor interns, and do clinical research; students with a good mathematics background will find themselves being admitted to the best medical schools and discover that mathematics has prepared them well for the discipline, analysis, and problem- solving required in the field of medicine
  • research scientist-- model atmospheric conditions to gain insight into the effect of changing emissions from cars, trucks, power plants, and factories; apply these models in the development of alternative fuels
  • computer scientist-- interface the technology of computers with the underlying mathematical principles of such diverse applications as medical diagnoses, graphics animation, interior design, cryptogrraphy, and parallel computers
  • inventory strategist-- analyze historical sales data, model forecast uncertainty to design contingency plans, and analyze catalog displays to make them more successful; analyze consumer responses
  • staff systems air traffic control analyst-- apply probability, statistics, and logistsics to air traffic control operations; use simulated aircraft flight to monitor air traffic control computer systems

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI)

Last date for submission of applications online: 22 May 2015
Last date to submit the printout of applications: 29 May 2015
Details of Post
  1. Intern / Junior Analyst (Health Economist): 01 post
  2. Microbiome Innovation Award: 02 posts
  3. Technical Officer – I (IT): 01 post
  4. Senior Technical Officer (Network & System Administration): 01 post
  5. Finance & Accounts Officer: 01 post
  6. Professional Expert (Scientific Communication & PR): 01 post
Pay Scale
  1. Intern / Junior Analyst (Health Economist): Rs.50,000/-
  2. Microbiome Innovation Award: Rs.50,000/-
  3. Technical Officer – I (IT): PB-2 (9300-34800) + GP Rs. 4200/-
  4. Senior Technical Officer (Network & System Administration): PB-3 (15600-39100 ) + GP Rs. 5400/-
  5. Finance & Accounts Officer: Rs. 54,438/-
  6. Professional Expert (Scientific Communication & PR): Rs. 55,000/-
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
  1. Intern / Junior Analyst (Health Economist): Post Graduate in Economics with 2 years working experience in Health Economics. Ph.D. will be an added advantage.
  2. Microbiome Innovation Award: PhD in the area of Molecular Microbiology/Protein Chemistry with preference given to those with interest and expertise in Enteric Microbiology/Infectious diseases.

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College

Job TitleLecturer/Librarian

Departments:
  • English
Non-teaching: Librarian

Qualification: M.A/M.Phil

Job LocationSalem

Salary : As Per Norms

Last Date: 16th May 2015


Apply Mode: Postal

Website: www.tpt.edu.in

The Mathematical Economics Degree

A Compilation of Competence: The Mathematical Economics Degree
The mathematical economics major offers students a degree program that combines mathematics, statistics and economics. In many ways, the mathematical economics program parallels the engineering philosophy.  It combines the quantitative methods of mathematics with an applied science in order to solve real problems. With the ever-increasing importance of the service sector in our economy, the mathematical economics degree will prove to be a valuable asset. The program will give the student an opportunity to study a fascinating collection of ideas and it will also provide the student with very marketable skills.
What skills does studying mathematical economics develop? 
  • capability in mathematics and statistics
  • aptitude in problem solving skills 
  • ability to communicate with public speaking and written assignments
  • capacity to collaborate with others

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