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Most people with a degree in condensed matter physics work in research. This can take place in various industries, such as electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, advanced materials, petroleum, and the pharmaceutical industry. Electronics companies hire condensed matter physicists to develop better lubricants, batteries, logic circuits, and plasmas.
Many jobs in condensed matter physics involve the study of superconductors. Since superconductors produce the stable magnetic fields required by MRI, such people are often involved in the medical device industry, magnetic levitation in transportation, digital circuits, power cables, and electronic filters that operate in the frequency range used by broadcast radio, cell phones, and television.
For those who wish to remain in academia, graduates can find work teaching physics or chemistry at the post-secondary level, while doing research at the same time. With an additional education degree, graduates can teach physics or chemistry at the high school level.
Those with a background in condensed matter physics can also work in conjunction with nanoscientists on nanoscale projects. See the articles on nanotechnology and nanoengineering for more information. As well, condensed matter physicists can work with biophysicists on soft materials-related projects. See the article on biophysics for more information.
A degree in condensed matter physics can also serve as background for a future career in engineering, materials science, or nanotechnology.
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