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Job Description

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-2012.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 121,770.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 58.00
Currently, there are 16,680 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Physicists”.

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Tasks for “Biophysics Scientist”

Observe the structure and properties of matter, and the transformation and propagation of energy, using equipment such as masers, lasers, and telescopes to explore and identify the basic principles governing these phenomena.
Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.
Direct testing and monitoring of contamination of radioactive equipment, and recording of personnel and plant area radiation exposure data.
Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases.
Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.
Teach physics to students.
Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
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.
Advise authorities of procedures to be followed in radiation incidents or hazards, and assist in civil defense planning.
Conduct application evaluations and analyze results to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices.
Develop manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes of lasers, masers, infrared, and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices.
Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
Conduct research pertaining to potential environmental impacts of atomic energy-related industrial development to determine licensing qualifications.

Related Technology & Tools

Atomic force microscopes
Neutron detectors
Thermoluminescent dosimeters
Scanning electron microscopes SEM
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI systems
Scintillation probes
Diffusion-pumped vacuum systems
Vacuum stations
Measuring microscopes
Two-channel dynamic signal analyzers
Power amplifiers
Gas chromatography equipment
Accelerometers
Linear accelerators
Nuclear magnetic resonance NMR spectroscopes
Gas chromatography GC injectors
Portable fast Fourier transform FFT analyzers
Betatrons
Particle counters
Argon ion lasers
Programmable phase modulators
Helium refrigerators
Signal generators
Digital plotters
Two-channel network analyzers
Liquid helium level sensors
Optical beamsplitting devices
Optical tables
Two-channel fast Fourier transform FFT analyzers
Monochromators
Friction-force microscopes
Pistonphones
Analog frequency analyzers
Telescopes
Gamma ray spectrometers
Interferometers
Sound intensity probes
Double monochromators
Spectrum analyzers
Cyclotrons
Annealing furnaces
Geiger-Muller counters
Magnetic force microscopes
Light scattering devices
Laptop computers
High-resolution spectrometers
Nanovoltmeters
Atomic absorption AA spectrometers
Function generators
Laboratory box furnaces
Gaussmeters
Scanning tunneling microscopes STM
Arbitrary function generators
Diffusion pumps
Isotope ratio mass spectrometers
Cavity dumpers or drivers
Photon counting systems
Diode lasers
High-resolution semiconductor detectors
Photometers
Pinhole filters
Scanning monochromators
Optical choppers
Digital oscilloscopes
Microwave interferometers
Electron microscopes
Photodetectors
Leak detection equipment
Mass spectrometers
Fourier transform infrared FTIR spectrometers
Atomic emission detectors AED
X ray crystallography equipment
Semiconductor parameter analyzers
Laser power meters
Radiation detecting film badges
Positive ion accelerators
Analog sound level meters
Visible spectrometers
Capacitance bridges
Big G torsion balances
Multiple diode lasers
Safety goggles
X ray photoemission spectrometers
Prism spectrometers
Personal computers
High vacuum equipment
Mickelson interferometers
Charge-coupled device CCD cameras
Headspace autosamplers
Digital multimeters
Zeeman split lasers
Analytical balances
Laboratory electromagnets
Computed tomography CT scanners
Desktop computers
Laboratory centrifugal pumps
Transmission electron microscopes TEM
High intensity UV sources
Pulsed nitrogen lasers
Optical tweezers
Vernier force sensors
Conditioning amplifiers
Galvanostats
Spring scales
Grating monochromators
Single frequency dye lasers
High-energy accelerators
Radiofrequency RF generators
Turbo-pumped vacuum systems
Digital sound level meters
Vibration exciters
Ionization chambers
High-speed video cameras
Laboratory tube furnaces
Cryostats
Spectrophotometers
Helium lasers
Digital voltmeters DVM
Surface profilometers
Optical detectors
Vibrating sample magnetometers

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