Job Survey: Scientist

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Location: CANADA Company: TRIUMF Experience: Mid-level Highest Level of Education: PHD - Academic Program

Job Responsibilities Perform experiments, analyze data, publish results, supervise student and postdoctoral research programs. Job Requirements Basic nuclear physics research, Ph.D. degree and postdoctoral experience required. Uppers Solving puzzles, occasional freedom. Downers Long hours during experiments. Lifestyle Normal work hours except during experiments,then 24-7. Casual dress code (shorts even acceptable). Compensation $70k/year, comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits, small bonuses, 4 wks vacation. Advice to Jobseekers Tough job, have to love the work or it is not worth it. Future job outlook limited. This Scientist career survey is just one of 1000s of exclusive career surveys available on Vault. Find out what it's actually like on the job with Vault's job surveys. Read all Vault Career Surveys for the inside scoop on specific jobs Read Vault Employee Surveys for the inside scoop on specific employers Read Vault Student/Alumni Surveys for the inside scoop on colleges and grad schools