Career Opportunities for Majors in Astrophysics
Introduction
Astronomers pursue some of the most exciting questions in physics today through active observational and theoretical programs. Projects include searches for the nature and distribution of dark matter, attempts to determine the expansion rate and density of the universe, the origin, evolution, the nature of large galaxy clusters, the formation and evolution of galaxies, and the formation of the elements in supernovae. Objects of study range from "nearby" globular star clusters in our own Galaxy to the most remote galaxies and quasars whose light paths are distorted by the gravitational lensing effect of mass concentrations along the line of sight. Observers and theorists in the group interact closely, and many recent student theses result from both theoretical and observational projects.
A Sample Of Related Occupations
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Aerospace Engineer
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Observational Astronomer
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Solar Astronomers
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Chemical Engineer
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Optical Astronomers
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Statistician
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Climatologist
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Radio Astronomers
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Stellar Astronomer
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Galactic Astronomers
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Research Assistant
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Theoretical Astronomers
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Geophysicist
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Research Physicist
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Theoretical Astrophysicist
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Lab Technician
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Science Journalist
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Mechanical Engineer
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Software Engineer
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Types of Employers
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Aircraft & Instrument Manufacturers
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Consulting Firms
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Production Facilities
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Architectural Firms
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Defense manufacturing companies
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Public Utilities
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Auto Industry
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Electrical Equipment Companies
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Research & Development Labs
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Construction Firms
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Information Technology Companies
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Technical Consulting Firms
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| Government Agencies |
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Army Corps of Engineers
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National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA)
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Department of Defense
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National Institute of Standards & Technology
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Patent & Trademark Office
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Department of Energy
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National Science Foundation
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Department of State
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National Security Agency
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - First Jobs of Recent Graduates - Astrophysics
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Job Title |
| NextThought |
Subject Matter Expert |
| AURA - Gemini Observatory |
Mathematical Science Occupations |
| Service Support Specialties INC |
Engineers |
| Third Bridge Group Limited |
Financial Analysts |
| Berkshire County District Attorney's office |
Miscellaneous Community And Social Service Specialists |
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - Jobs of Experienced Alumni - Astrophysics
Graduate Schools Attended
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Degree |
Field |
| Johns Hopkins University |
Physics |
High Energy Experimental |
| Rutgers -The State University of NJ |
Physics |
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| Rutgers -The State University of NJ |
Philosophy |
Civil Law |
| Rutgers -The State University of NJ |
Education |
Physics Education |
| Suny Stony Brook University |
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