From what I can see, a lot of people who study astrophysics end up working as engineers. What is an R1 institution? Now really enjoying this.More discussion should be go on and we should clear it. But if you love it, that's not going to stop you...you're doing a major in physics right now, and that's hardly easy, right? There are scant few post grad positions in astrophysics compared to the numbers graduating. I'm single and working a solid paying flexible job in retail. Which is more accurate: astrology or numerology? some will say you are still in high school - SO WHAT -, even if you were 3 years old only, and you have to ask questions about WHAT IS WHAT, IS IT DIFFICULT, WHAT IT IS, HOW CAN YOU "BECOME" - YOU ARE NOT FOR THERE, NOT AT ALL -, and sorry to disappoint you - because you look interested -. It's a key survival trait for our species. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The total number of jobs directly in astrophysics is decently small, although the number gets bigger depending on how you define the category. I deadly like to read and think the topics of astrophysics.I am an undgrad student of physics major. Consequently, I'm just a hillbilly who happens to know some astrophysics. With astronomy, I can do almost anything except persuade someone to pay me money for doing it. There's really not much you can do in the field of astronomy (or become an astronomer) if you don't have a PhD in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics, and that's 8-12 years of college. SuperStringboy, In my opinion, astrophysics isn't risky so much as it is very slow. All in all, it's very hard to predict where the field of astrophysics will be in 10 years, and it is equally hard to predict what your own desires will be at that time, but the skills of math, problem solving, computer science, and statistical analysis (the primary toolset of a trained physicist/astrophysicist) are unlikely to go out of style any time soon. I have friends from my undergrad program who moved into engineering, teaching, and medicine.

You will only be a good scientist IF YOU CHECK EVERYTHING FOR YOURSELF. You are not yet ready. Sounds more appropriate. Perhaps I will follow the advice of one of the more courteous responders, and take it up as a hobby, or we'll be future colleagues. You'd start with a bachelors in physics and take courses in math, astronomy, and computer science. If it is Astrophysics then study Astrophysics. Because it "sounds good" and "interesting"?? The aim of /r/Physics is to build a subreddit frequented by physicists, scientists, and those with a passion for physics. Yes, but as with theoretical astrophysics in general, the number of positions is very small. Hey, postdoc in astrophysics here (and on the job market for faculty jobs). Seeing your flair, how saturated is particle physics? I think something like 40% of my undergrad double majored and had a very easy time getting recruited. JavaScript is disabled. I need to give the warning that I know NOTHING about Astrophysics itself. I have cried looking at them, go ahead and mock. I'd love to go into it. A wise counselor once told me to be very careful not to mix up my vocation and my avocations. Astrophysics is a numerical simulation sub specialty of Physics. That's unusual, in general.

I believe I would want to look into astronomy, etc. I'm graduating with a Physics major this year and would have to take at least 1 more year of the highest level undergrad physics courses (like gen/spec relativity, quantum B, etc) before even considering to apply for masters, but I loved the astro classes I already took and did pretty well in other 3rd year physics classes and math (optics, thermo, static electromagnetism, diff equations). All in all, it's very hard to predict where the field of astrophysics will be in 10 years, and it is equally hard to predict what your own desires will be at that time, but the skills of math, problem solving, computer science, and statistical analysis (the primary toolset of a trained physicist/astrophysicist) are unlikely to go out of style any time soon. Oh no i m not so dare to claim a new theory.Just a simple idea to change our vision to see nature. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Here's my problem at least. You can expect to get your B.S. Many will be inspired by Tyson, and even if they make it through general physics with a C, by the time they start dealing with classical mechanics and general relativity, they'll start switching majors. and you will never be true scientists, researchers and explorers. Only that the company I work for hires people with physics degrees (including Geophysics and Astrophysics) as engineers. It's really a pure math and computer programming exercise. Essentially its convinces others you aren't a crank, even if you probably are. I need to give the warning that I know NOTHING about Astrophysics itself. If you don't, then even more so. An Introduction to Astrophysics . I need two understand the equation. But i want to research in theoretical Astrophysics.Can theoretical astrophysicists work at nasa? Get your answers by asking now. You have to be extremely good at calculus and physics. Most companies look for PE (or near PE) engineers to fill positions, largely for legal reasons. Hmm... astrophysics has more jobs than others...!!! Posts should be pertinent, meme-free, and generate a discussion about physics. Study what you like.
How much longer til Time Travel gets figured out? If you enjoy mathematics, then yes. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Go look at the IEEE Gold Medal winners. :). In few years they will start to retire. My goat Sevdi thinks I'm real smart, so there. Except for fluids. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. why doesn't anybody try to show me why the earth is NOT flat ? He/She will give u much more details !!

I'm not actually interested in going into it myself, but I feel like half the people I meet want to be an astrophysicist (probably because Neil degrasse Tyson is so popular now). I don't know the math though, and that's really why I want to study physics - for the math. However many ended up dropping out or changing schools because while they may have been interested in all the cool things that physics had to offer, they couldn't do the math. Listen to the advice of somebody who knows: Check for yourself WHAT IS WHAT - YOU WILL ONLY THEN BE A SCIENTIST. I have have a sell phone. What I am saying is you don't need a degree in engineering to be an engineer. when was writing the last post two more reviews came.

At first sometimes i was being happy sometimes scared. Only that the company I work for hires people with physics degrees (including Geophysics and Astrophysics) as engineers. I studied physics with an astronomy minor. Whew - physics majors don't get fluids like engineers get fluids. Also, if you’re not into college, the mathematics is way too hard to understand in high-school. You can really expect to work in a university the rest of your life. Locrian, Laura,wildman and all have some positive and negetive opinions. Human brains are flexible and adaptable. A hard - if weaker - fact is the recent optical discovery of strongly redshifted old galaxies 12 billion light years away, which has put cosmology into a full-fledged crisis [14,15]. Yet we cannot change the underlying hardware and the truth is that representing abstract concepts is hard for us. When I started college there were quite a few students who were physics majors because they loved Star Trek and wanted to learn more about the universe. What would you suggest in a case like this if I want to explore other options? As much as we discuss how bad research positions are, "falling out" of research and ending up in high tech/high impact industry positions is extremely likely for people with a physics background. So will it be better to complete graduation in engineering and get the safety blanket.After that i should try to get phd on Astrophysics? Here's the current set of job ads from Physics Today: No no, don't study engineering. There doesn't seem to be any advantage to getting an engineering degree vs. a physics degree. An undergraduate degree in physics is a huge benefit in every field and provides an unreasonable amount of credibility.

Is it possible to reintegrate the moon back to earth ? Lot of time.........If i want to be rewarded and start a good career quickly i think i need to be the second hawking, Need big blow like hawking's singularity...Am i right? I'm just curious, is astrophysics going to become extremely competitive? Still worth it. YOU HAVE TO FIND FOR YOURSELF - NOT ASK SOMEBODY ELSE.

Do you have any gut reactions for someone like me? I suspect a similar thing will happen here. The University of Texas at Austin is among the largest schools in Texas. I also got interviews with a IT consulting firm and an energy consulting company. Is it really hard to make good career in astrophysics? of those other jobs sounded more attractive than being a professor of astronomy or physics (even if they didn't think so at the outset of their schooling). Astrophysics is a competitive field, especially so if your goal is to be a tenure-track faculty member at an R1 institution.

Get This Book Now. "Many will enter. Neil Degrasse Tyson and Elon say it's VERY possible?? Spend your summers doing research projects to make sure that's really what you want to do and to get experience for grad school. There is many people like you from any ages and life walks - and even scientists -, WHO don't know WHAT astrophysics or astronomy IS -.