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Plasma Physicist

Plasma physicists study plasma, a fourth state of matter (like a supercharged gas). They work in laboratories exploring how plasma behaves, which helps scientists develop new energy sources and understand space.

Plasma Physicist

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Physical Sciences

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY28
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST73%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £38,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and 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.

Culham Centre for Fusion EnergyA leading UK research centre focused on nuclear fusion, offering exciting opportunities for Plasma Physicists to work on groundbreaking projects.
UK Atomic Energy AuthorityAn innovative organisation at the forefront of fusion energy research, providing a dynamic environment for scientific exploration.
University of CambridgeRenowned for its research excellence, the University offers numerous opportunities for Plasma Physicists in both teaching and research.
Imperial College LondonA prestigious institution with a strong focus on science and engineering, offering a vibrant research community for Plasma Physicists.
Max Planck Institute for Plasma PhysicsAn international research institute with a strong presence in the UK, focusing on plasma physics and fusion research.