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Physicist

Role description

researches and explores the laws controlling the natural world. They apply their knowledge of physics to achieve theoretical or practical goals, such as advancing humanity’s understanding of the way the world works and developing new medical technologies. Physicists typically specialise in a subfield such as astrophysics, biological physics, or polymer physics. Their tasks can vary from developing theories about the properties of space, matter, energy and time, conducting experiments to test scientific theories, and developing new scientific equipment and computer software to evaluate and model data.

Role skills

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (Physics)

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