Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Alisdair McKibben

Alisdair McKibben is our adviser for Physics. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Physics. If you would like further advice, please make an appointment with Alisdair.

Physics

What can I do with me degree? - Physics (Prospects)

This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources.

What Do Graduates Do? (UK)

Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC )

Delivers funding, training and knowledge transfer in the engineering and physical sciences.

Institute of Physics

The IOP website contains detailed information on career options for Physics graduates. There is also advice on finding opportunities.

How to succeed as a Scientist

This practical guide explains how you can develop the skills required to build a successful career in academia and beyond.

  • Author: Barbara J, Gabrys and Jane A. Langdale
  • Published: 2012

This book is available to borrow from the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Please check the library catalogue for details.

Equate Scotland - support for women finding jobs in STEM sectors

Organisation supporting the recruitment of women into STEM sectors. They offer training opportunities and a network for connecting with fellow students. There is also a listing of jobs and placements.

School of Natural and Computing Sciences UG destination information (2020-21)

Data on what School of Natural and Computing Sciences undergraduates were doing 15 months after finishing their studies.

Student report on the benefits of attending a Science and Careers event

A PhD student in Chemistry writes about her experience of attending a Science and Careers event.

"From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Scarlet Jeffers (Cybersecurity)

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Physics graduate, Scarlet Jeffers, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.

"From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Fiona Harden (Facility Coordinator, CERN)

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Physics graduate, Fiona Harden, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.

Physicaloxy.com

Search for current academic positions in Schools of Physical and Earth Sciences at universities across the world.

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