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Job Board: Jobs in the Gulf South for someone with a masters in physics
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:18 pm
My SO really wants us to move back closer to family after I'm done with grad school. At first I wanted to find a job somewhere else, but I do really like the idea of being close to our friends and family and of course having the opportunity to duck hunt and go to LSU games. So that means finding a job in either Louisiana, Texas, or Mississippi ideally.
The issue is that many of the jobs that specifically ask for a "physics degree" aren't really in that area. I realize I'll probably have to go a bit outside my major and I'd probably be qualified for many engineering positions. I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any companies or industries in these areas that have been known to hire physics graduates. For reference my BS is in physics with a concentration in MechE and my MS will be in applied physics.
The issue is that many of the jobs that specifically ask for a "physics degree" aren't really in that area. I realize I'll probably have to go a bit outside my major and I'd probably be qualified for many engineering positions. I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any companies or industries in these areas that have been known to hire physics graduates. For reference my BS is in physics with a concentration in MechE and my MS will be in applied physics.
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Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:20 pm to HammerheadLincoln
my only guess would be Huntsville or Houston. 
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:20 pm to HammerheadLincoln
quote:
masters in physics
P.E. Teacher
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:20 pm to HammerheadLincoln
Just a shot in the dark but maybe look at the NASA facilities at Michoud or Stennis
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:21 pm to HammerheadLincoln
In Louisiana you have two options:
Oilfield baw
Or
Plant baw
Oilfield baw
Or
Plant baw
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:21 pm to HammerheadLincoln
Physics teacher
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:21 pm to HammerheadLincoln
Well you didn't answer the most important question. What industry/type of job did you have in mind when getting that degree?
Or are you the point of "any job that requires a degree in physics"?
Or are you the point of "any job that requires a degree in physics"?
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:21 pm to HammerheadLincoln
High school teacher
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:22 pm to HammerheadLincoln
Live in La Place and commute to stennis, the American fricking dream
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:22 pm to HammerheadLincoln
Pizza Hut
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:24 pm to HammerheadLincoln
Maybe LIGO in Livingston?
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:27 pm to HammerheadLincoln
Gaston took the only physics job in the state of Mississippi.
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:34 pm to HammerheadLincoln
Not so subtle I have a masters in physics brag thread.
Posted on 5/8/19 at 6:29 pm to HammerheadLincoln
The Naval Research Lab, Naval Oceanographic Office and Naval Meteorology & Oceanography Command at Stennis hire physicist.
edit:
Here's the general announcement.
physics jobs at stennis
You'll notice it's an open ended job announcement. That's because they are always hiring if the right person comes along. A MS in physics should start around the GS-12 level and go up from there based on experience.
edit:
Here's the general announcement.
physics jobs at stennis
You'll notice it's an open ended job announcement. That's because they are always hiring if the right person comes along. A MS in physics should start around the GS-12 level and go up from there based on experience.
This post was edited on 5/8/19 at 6:41 pm
Posted on 5/8/19 at 6:29 pm to HammerheadLincoln
How good are you at:
Python
C++
Numerical analysis
Partial differential equations
Super computing
?
Want to work for the office of secretary of defense doing hypersonics weapon design? Aerostructural response modeling of next generation air vehicles?
If so I’ll replu with my email and we can setup an interview.
Job is in Mississippi. Jackson area.
Python
C++
Numerical analysis
Partial differential equations
Super computing
?
Want to work for the office of secretary of defense doing hypersonics weapon design? Aerostructural response modeling of next generation air vehicles?
If so I’ll replu with my email and we can setup an interview.
Job is in Mississippi. Jackson area.
Posted on 5/8/19 at 6:46 pm to HammerheadLincoln
Masters in physics? Go get your PhD or go be a barrista
Posted on 5/8/19 at 6:50 pm to HammerheadLincoln
Try calling the LIGO place in Livingston 
Posted on 5/8/19 at 6:51 pm to HammerheadLincoln
You can teach.
I know that sucks, but I found physics pretty difficult compared to other sciences.
I know that sucks, but I found physics pretty difficult compared to other sciences.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 11:24 am to HammerheadLincoln
Houston.
Reach out to field service companies.
Schlumberger
Halliburton etc.
Realize industry is cyclical AF. price drops and massive layoffs happen.
Reach out to field service companies.
Schlumberger
Halliburton etc.
Realize industry is cyclical AF. price drops and massive layoffs happen.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 11:25 am to HammerheadLincoln
You could also get a lab job at a plant via temp agency.
shite pay.
But foot in door. Could be regular employee within year.
That's the route I'd recommend over going offshore.
shite pay.
But foot in door. Could be regular employee within year.
That's the route I'd recommend over going offshore.
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