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Career: Physicists
Job Description
Conduct research into the phases of physical phenomena, develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply laws and theories to industry and other fields.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
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Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers. |
98
|
Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms. |
91
|
Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena. |
85
|
Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences. |
79
|
Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood. |
71
|
Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures. |
60
|
Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology. |
46
|
Observe the structure and properties of matter, and the transformation and propagation of energy, using equipment such as masers, lasers, and telescopes, in order to explore and identify the basic principles governing these phenomena. |
44
|
Teach physics to students. |
36
|
Conduct application evaluations and analyze results in order to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices. |
27
|
Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases. |
22
|
Advise authorities of procedures to be followed in radiation incidents or hazards, and assist in civil defense planning. |
19
|
Develop manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes of lasers, masers, infrared, and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices. |
18
|
Conduct research pertaining to potential environmental impacts of atomic energy-related industrial development in order to determine licensing qualifications. |
17
|
Direct testing and monitoring of contamination of radioactive equipment, and recording of personnel and plant area radiation exposure data. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
91
|
Thinking Creatively
|
88
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
88
|
Processing Information
|
86
|
Getting Information
|
84
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
83
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
82
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
76
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
74
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
73
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
73
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
72
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
72
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
70
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
69
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
69
|
Interacting With Computers
|
69
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
69
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
68
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
64
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
61
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
59
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
57
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
54
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
54
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
52
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
49
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
48
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
48
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
46
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
40
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
35
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
34
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
30
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
26
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
26
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
25
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
22
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
18
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
16
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
12
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|