From Physicists to …

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

Typical skills in this occupation (O*NET)

PhysicsScienceMathematicsCritical ThinkingActive LearningReading ComprehensionSpeakingMathematics

1. Mathematicians

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Mathematics, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   Judgment and Decision MakingEducation and TrainingEnglish Language

   2 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • Mathematician · Air Force Civilian Career Training · Andrews AFB, MD
   • Mathematician · Department of the Air Force · Dahlgren, VA

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2. Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Mathematics, Physics, Instructing, Science, Speaking, Reading Comprehension

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageJudgment and Decision Making

   13 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • Physics - Imperial Valley Lecturer Pool 2026-2027 · California State University · San Diego, CA
   • Part-Time Lecturer(s) Pool in Physics · California State University · Turlock, CA
   • 2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Physics · California State University · Bakersfield, CA

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3. Data Scientists

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Mathematics, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Computers and Electronics, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   ProgrammingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringTime ManagementEnglish Language

   4 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • Senior Data Scientist, SSC/S37 · Space Systems Command · Los Angeles, CA
   • Data Reporting Analyst · California State University · Pomona, CA
   • Business Intelligence Analyst - University Housing · California State University · San Luis Obispo, CA

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4. Biochemists and Biophysicists

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Science, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Writing, Critical Thinking, Active Learning

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   BiologyChemistryEnglish LanguageJudgment and Decision Making

   2 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Per Diem - Campus Health and Wellbeing · California State University · San Luis Obispo, CA
   • Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) - Lecturer · California State University · San Francisco, CA

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5. Chemists

   Good match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Science, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Mathematics, Mathematics

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   ChemistryEnglish LanguageMonitoringProduction and Processing

   2 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • Chemist · Air Force Civilian Career Training · Cape Canaveral, FL
   • Chemist · Department of the Air Force · Patrick Afb, FL

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