Love PCM but don't want to be An Engineer ? Here are 10 Great Careers in Physical Sciences

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Considering the reduced employability and employment opportunities against the high supply of engineering graduates and also the  overhype and the immense pressure students face in preparing for JEE /  State entrance exams, the flow towards engineering has been lackluster offlate and hundreds of engineering colleges have been closed in last few years. 

Here I present some different careers for PCM  lovers and I am sure many of you would love to explore these options 

1. Physicist: Physicists study the properties and behavior of matter, energy, and their interactions. They use mathematical models and scientific experiments to develop theories and laws that explain natural phenomena. Some of the well known employers for Physicists are 

  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
  • Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
  • Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
  • Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  • U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  • IBM
  • Google
2. Chemist: Chemists study the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of substances. They develop new chemical compounds, analyze their properties, and develop applications for them in fields like medicine, energy, and materials science. Some of the well known employers for Chemists are 

  • Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
  • Reliance Industries Limited
  • Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
  • Hindustan Unilever Limited
  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Merck & Co., Inc.
  • DuPont
  • Procter & Gamble
  • GlaxoSmithKline

3. Materials Scientist: Materials scientists study the properties and applications of different materials, such as metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. They develop new materials with specific properties and applications, and work on improving existing materials.
Some of the well known employers are
  • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
  • National Chemical Laboratory (NCL)
  • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
  • Indian Institute of Materials Management (IIMM)
  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • General Electric (GE)
  • Corning Incorporated
  • 3M
  • Dow Chemical Company
  • Applied Materials

4. Geologist: Geologists study the Earth's physical structure, composition, and processes. They investigate geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and rock formations, and use this information to help solve problems related to resource management, environmental protection, and geotechnical engineering. Some of the well known employers for Geologists are
  • Geological Survey of India (GSI)
  • Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
  • Indian School of Mines (ISM)
  • Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH)
  • National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)
  • U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
  • Chevron Corporation
  • ExxonMobil
  • Rio Tinto
  • BP

5. Astronomer: Astronomers study the properties and behavior of celestial objects, such as planets, stars, galaxies, and black holes. They use telescopes and other instruments to collect data and develop theories to explain the universe. Some of the well known employers  are 
  • Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
  • Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
  • Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
  • National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO)
  • NASA
  • European Southern Observatory (ESO)
  • Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)
  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
6. Meteorologist: Meteorologists study the Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns. They use data from weather satellites, radar, and other instruments to make weather forecasts, and develop models to understand climate change and other atmospheric phenomena. Meterologists may find employment with
  • India Meteorological Department (IMD)
  • National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)
  • Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
  • Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • The Weather Channel
  • AccuWeather
  • National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
  • NASA
7. Biophysicist: Biophysicists study the physical principles that govern biological systems, such as the structure and function of proteins, DNA, and cells. They use techniques from physics and biology to investigate biological processes at the molecular and cellular level. Some of the well known employers for BioPhysicists are 
  • Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
  • Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
  • National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG)
  • Institute of Life Sciences (ILS)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Genentech, Inc.
  • Amgen, Inc.
  • Novartis International AG
  • GlaxoSmithKline
8. Nuclear Physicist: Nuclear physicists study the behavior of atomic nuclei and the particles that make them up. They investigate the properties of nuclear reactions, radiation, and nuclear energy, and develop applications for nuclear technology in medicine, energy, and national security. Some of the well known employers for Nuclear Physicists are 
  • Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
  • Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)
  • Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC)
  • Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • CERN
  • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
9. Oceanographer: Oceanographers study the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the oceans and their ecosystems. They investigate ocean currents, tides, and waves, and use this information to understand and predict the impact of climate change on the ocean and marine life. Oceanographers can look forward to getting employed in org like 
  • National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
  • Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE)
  • National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR)
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • Scripps Institution of Oceanography
  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
  • International Pacific Research Center (IPRC)
10. Seismologist: Seismologists study earthquakes and other seismic phenomena. They use seismic data to understand the Earth's structure and plate tectonics, and to develop techniques for earthquake prediction and hazard assessment. Some organizations employing Seismologists are 
  • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
  • National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)
  • Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
  • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
  • U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
  • Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS)
  • California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
  • Stanford University
  • University of Tokyo

The educational pathway in India for most of these careers typically involves pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics after completing grade 12. Students may then go on to pursue a Master's degree or Ph.D. in their chosen field to specialize further and enhance their career prospects. 

Hope you enjoyed reading this article 
Feel free to connect with me if you have any query with respect to above  careers 

Would like to remind you that before making a choice about any career , do check if  you are really made for that career. I mean, check if  you possess the necessary competencies along with Interest  for the career you are considering. 
Making any career choice just basis interest or simply because it offers great employment opportunities while you lack in the basic competencies may prove to be a stressful experience. 

warm regards 
Avinaash Deshmukh 
Career and Youth Coach 

avinashdeshmukh@brainsmaart.com
9657600076

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