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Physicist, Light

Experimental Physicist, Light

Minimum M.Sc. (Physics)

Not required

The tasks a Physicist, Light is expected to perform include:

Conducting theoretical and experimental studies and research on transmission and projection of light and other optical problems for formulation of theories on light

Applying the research and analysis to industrial and technical uses

Performing basic tasks similar to Physicist General

Conducting studies and experiments on transmission and projection of light and optical problems using lenses, mirrors, prisms, projectors and other appropriate apparatus, instruments and equipment

Analysing data, formulating theories and evolving formulae for designing optical instruments

Solving optical problems and application to industrial and technical uses

Specialising in any particular branch of light such as illumination, spectroscopy, optics, photography, polarised light, photometry and intra and ultra-rays

In-depth knowledge of physics and maths

Skilled in studying and analysing properties of light

Knowledge of using all the instruments and apparatus related to study of light

Skilled in writing reports and thesis

Skilled in taking precautionary measures from the radiation of radio waves

Knowledge of latest R&D techniques

Skilled in designing optical instruments and solving technical issues

Not applicable

Analytical

Hardworking

Observant

Enthusiastic

Focused

Persistent

It is a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs
No

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous

One may develop occupational hazards such as stiff back, joint pain and irritation in the eyes, if not taken care of

For freshers - INR 30,000 to INR 80,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Education, Training & Research Sector in India

According to IBEF, India is an important educational centre in the global education industry. India has more than 1.4 million schools and more than 35,000 higher education institutes. India has one of the largest higher education systems in the world and there is still a lot of potential for further development in the education system. India's online education market size is expected to touch US$ 40 billion by 2017. The RNCOS report titled, Booming Distance Education Market Outlook 2018 expects the distance education market in India to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of around 34 per cent during 2013-14 to 2017-18.

The Government of India is a big employer for qualified Physicists and other scientific researchers. ISRO conducts various tests for the post graduates for different vacancies occurring in different projects there. The candidates interested in pursuing a job in various governmental organizations should update themselves with various exam notifications conducted by UPSC, SSC etc. which provides the pathway to various governmental firms. Also, many private firms are now hiring Experimental Physicists in their companies and the future for Physicist, Light seems very bright and prosperous according to these facts. The growth of R&D sector in India is surely going to help these professionals flourish in future.

Government physics department

R&D laboratories

NGOs

Colleges/universities

Electronics and communication department

Cities and towns across India