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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$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...

2 days ago

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

3 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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $256K *

The Medical Physicist at St. Charles Health System is responsible for providing expert scientific and technical services in Radiation Oncology, ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of radiation tre...

1 month ago

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

$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

$80K - $120K *

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 month ago

  •     Healthcare

$70K - $110K *

The Medical Physicist is responsible for radiation safety, quality control, and treatment planning in Radiation Oncology. This role involves performing external beam radiotherapy treatment planning, G...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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...

2 days ago

  •   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

$90K - $130K *

The Senior Scientist - Cryogenic Photon Detectors will work with a team of physicists and engineers to enhance the performance of photon number resolving cryogenic detectors. This role involves system...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

$80K - $120K *

The Research Scientist will design, develop, and implement hardware and software solutions for high-throughput specimen digitization at the Museum of Comparative Zoology. This role involves constructi...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K *

The Research Director will lead the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists, managing a team of researchers to ensure government decisions are informed by rigorous scienc...

3 weeks ago

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

$310K - $350K *

The Medical Physicist at Bend Cancer Center will provide expertise in supporting Cancer Services Radiation Therapy, ensuring safe and accurate radiation treatment delivery. The role involves collabora...

3 weeks ago

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

$170K - $250K *

We are seeking an experienced clinical medical physicist to join our radiation oncology team, responsible for ensuring the safe and effective use of radiation in the clinic. The role involves quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

The Medical Physicist will work at the Snellville location of Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia, collaborating with a team of physicians, dosimetrists, and therapists. The role involves providing HDR, S...

1 month ago

  •     Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $130K *

The Radiation Oncology Physicist II will assist in all aspects of clinical radiation physics, including quality assurance, radiation safety, and treatment planning verification. This role involves per...

1 month ago

  •     Education, Government & Non-Profit

$115K - $145K *

IonQ is seeking a Scientist specializing in quantum characterization and benchmarking to develop benchmarks for measuring the performance of trapped-ion quantum processors. This role involves collabor...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $180K *

The Electronics Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of custom power electronics for the SPARC plant. This role involves collaborating with various e...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $222K *

The Applied Scientist role at Amazon Braket involves developing advanced software solutions for quantum computing in the cloud, collaborating with researchers and engineers to innovate on behalf of cu...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $100K *

The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking two experimental Research Associates to work in Neutrino Physics, specifically within the DUNE, MicroBooNE, and ICARUS collaborations. Candidates wi...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.