Keyword

Physicist, Electronics

Experimental Physicist, Electronics

Minimum M.Sc. (Physics)

Not required

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

Conducting theoretical and experimental studies

Researching on electronics to formulate theories

Evolving electronic laws and formulae for designing electronic equipment

Solving industrial and technical problems

Performing basic tasks similar to Physicist General

Conducting theoretical and experimental studies and research in fields of electronics

Designing X-Ray electron microscopes, television, radio navigational aids, radar, electronic calculating machines, electronic tubes, electronic equipment, etc.

Specialising in any particular field of electronics such as electron optics, electron emission, fluorescent materials, photoelectric cells, radio, circuits, microwaves and electronic brain computers

In-depth knowledge of physics and maths

Knowledge of all the electromagnetic waves and their properties

Skilled in working with electronic equipment and radio waves

Skilled in researching techniques

Ability to write detail reports of the research

Skilled in troubleshooting the devices

Ability to develop and design new devices according to the need and demand

Knowledge of latest methodology and designs being used in the industry

Skilled in assessing the quality of work and make necessary modifications

Knowledge of taking precautionary measures while working with electronic devices

Not applicable

Analytical

Hardworking

Observant

Adaptable

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, Electronics seems very bright and prosperous according to these facts. The increase in domestic electronic companies as well as foreign companies setting up plants in India, gives a boost to the employment of qualified Physicists of the country.

Government physics department

R&D laboratories

Electronics and electrical manufacturers

NGOs

Colleges/universities

Defence sector

Atomic research organizations

Cities and towns across India