Optical Physicist
28AI USED FOR28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Optical Physicist
Optical physicists study light and use it to invent new technology. Their work goes into things like fibre optic cables that carry internet data, lasers for surgery, and telescopes that see into space.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Thales GroupA global leader in advanced technologies, Thales offers exciting opportunities for Optical Physicists in defence and aerospace sectors.
BAE SystemsA major player in defence and aerospace, BAE Systems provides innovative roles for Optical Physicists focused on cutting-edge technologies.RenishawRenishaw is a pioneer in measurement and healthcare technologies, offering Optical Physicists the chance to work on groundbreaking projects.
University College London (UCL)As a leading research institution, UCL provides opportunities for Optical Physicists to engage in cutting-edge research and education.