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What field do you work in? (self.science)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by realChem to c/science

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I've been curious how many working researchers we've got in this community, and what you all do!

If you're working in science (physical or social), engineering, etc in a research capacity, give a shout in the comments and let us know what you work on! Same goes for students and amateur scientists at any level. (And by amateur I mean those of you who are working on your own experiments but just not being paid for it / not working on a degree; I'm upset that "amateur" has a negative connotation, it shouldn't.)

I'm currently a PhD candidate, working on transmission electron microscopy and electronic materials (mainly ferroelectrics). In the past I've been involved in research / product development in a few different industries, including medical devices, aerogels, and materials for RF devices.

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[–] styx 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have a MSc and PhD in earthquake engineering and I am working as a senior full stack software developer. Life is weird sometimes.

[–] realChem 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, that it is. I actually knew some people in undergrad who were getting chemical engineering degrees with the explicit goal of not working in chemical engineering; one of my friends was angling for a job in finance. I hope you like working where you've landed!