Welcome to the Physicist Jobs Category

Discover a world of opportunities in the field of Physics with salaries starting at $100,000 and above.

Who is a Physicist?

Physicists are professionals who research and study the properties of matter and energy.

What does a Physicist do?

From lab studies, theoretical modeling to publishing scientific papers, a physicist's tasks are diverse and dynamic.

Growth in the Physics sector

The demand for physicists in various sectors like nanotechnology, quantum computing, and medical technology is on a steep upward curve.

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$100K - $130K *

The Scientist, Systems Engineering role at L3Harris involves working on complex technical challenges in the Infrared Sensors business area. The position requires leading technical planning, system int...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead teams through the Systems Engineering development lifecycle for airborne communications systems. The role involves requirements analysis, system a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $256K *

The Senior Medical Physicist at BC Cancer Vancouver provides advanced physics expertise to support radiation therapy planning and treatment for patients. This role involves mentorship, leadership in c...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $256K *

The Senior Medical Physicist at BC Cancer Vancouver provides advanced physics expertise to support radiation therapy planning and treatment for patients. This role involves mentorship, leadership in c...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$145K - $175K *

The Quantum Algorithms Researcher will focus on developing fault-tolerant quantum algorithms specifically for chemistry and materials science. This role involves translating computational tasks into q...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $280K *

The Radiation Physicist Certified position at CommonSpirit Health involves providing expert medical physics services in a supportive team environment. Candidates must be board certified and have a str...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $279K *

The Radiation Physicist Certified position at CommonSpirit Health involves providing expert medical physics services in a supportive team environment. Candidates must be board certified and have a str...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

The Project Scientist at Arcadia Science will lead rapid pilot studies to prototype tools and test predictions in biological research. This role requires independent and collaborative work to drive in...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

The Sr Information Security Systems Engineer will apply systems security engineering methods to ensure the security of systems and networks throughout their lifecycle. This role involves working close...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $250K *

The Radiation eQuip Physicist II position involves supporting radiological instrument calibration, quality assurance, and radiological safety in the Sacramento area. The role requires expertise in ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$189K - $303K *

The Medical Physicist III provides clinical physics services in radiation therapy, ensuring compliance with state regulations and supporting treatment planning across various techniques. This role inv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $120K *

The Research Scientist - MR Physicist will lead research activities within the department, including designing studies, performing data analysis, and preparing reports. This role involves managing a r...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $155K *

The Computer Research Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab will conduct research and development of optimization-based planning methodologies for power grids. This role involves advancing knowl...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $155K *

As a Quantum Engineer at Atom Computing, you will work on the design and construction of scientific hardware and control interfaces essential for quantum computing. The role involves translating funda...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

The VHE Engineer will support the United States Naval Observatory in deploying and maintaining its Precise Time and Astrometry Network. This role involves providing technical support, ensuring complia...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

We are seeking a talented scientist to focus on neuroregenerative medicine and dementia prevention. The role involves developing interventions to combat cognitive decline and collaborating with other...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $175K *

We are seeking a talented scientist to focus on neuroregenerative medicine and dementia prevention. The role involves developing interventions to combat cognitive decline and collaborating with other...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $256K *

The Medical Physicist at St. Charles Health System provides scientific and technical support for Cancer Services Radiation Therapy, ensuring safe and effective delivery of radiation treatments. This r...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

The Medical Physicist in Radiation Therapy is responsible for ensuring the quality of care in the use of radiation equipment and providing safety for patients and staff. This role involves developing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $238K *

The Principal/Sr. Principal Quantum Modeling Capabilities Physicist will develop and implement modeling and simulation techniques for superconducting qubits and superconducting electronics. This role...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

The Actinide Scientist will work on projects related to actinide science, nuclear material processing, and nuclear non-proliferation at Savannah River National Laboratory. The role involves applying c...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

The Computational Plasma Scientist at Helion will focus on simulating FRC dynamics using hybrid kinetic Particle-in-Cell codes and applying machine learning techniques to analyze plasma conditions. Th...

1 month ago

  •     Energy & Utilities

$123K - $164K *

The Computational Plasma Engineer at Helion will be responsible for running internal MHD simulations to analyze FRC dynamics and circuit responses, contributing to the development of fusion generators...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $180K *

The Computational Scientist in Artificial Intelligence for Science (AI4Science) at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory will lead the development of a research program focused on foundational and appli...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

The Museum of Comparative Zoology is seeking a Research Scientist to design high-throughput imaging systems for specimen-based data and develop analytical tools for managing and analyzing this data. T...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    Most physicist jobs require a PhD in physics or relevant discipline and substantial experience in the field.

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    The salary range differs based on the level of experience and the type of organization. On Ladders, you’ll find physicist jobs with salaries of $100,000 and above.

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    Physicists are employed in industries like academia, research institutes, defense, healthcare, computing, and green energy development.