Astrophysical Researcher
david nascimento nº5 11ºA
summary
average salary, perks
worker’s biography;
training
duties and activities;
description of the job;
difficulties / drawbacks of the job.
skills and job-related qualities
place of work
work schedule;
qualifications for the job
thank you
Alexandre cabral
holds a degree in Technological Physics and earned his Master's and Doctorate degrees in Physics
1991 to 2008
researcher at the National Institute of Engineering, Technology
2009
joined the Physics Department of FCUL, where he currently works.
leads the development group for optical instrumentation for astronomy.
description of the job
Research and development in the areas of optical instrumentation for astronomy
design implementation testing of optical systems
Support and promote astronomy through scientific research
skills and job-related qualities
- enjoy studying
- enjoy investigating
- be willing to learn
- enjoy working on projects
- be able to work autonomously
- be responsible
- open and available spirit.
- Technological proficiency
- fluency in English
- Knowledge of engineering
- electrical engineering
- optical design
qualifications for the job
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate
master's degree and doctorate
Degree in Physics, Astronomy
U.Porto, U.Lisboa, U.Beira Interior and NOVA University of Lisbon.
U.Porto, U.Lisboa, U.Beira Interior and NOVA University of Lisbon.
training
TRAINING
most of training is done in the doctorate
place of work
- Institute of Astrophysics and Space Science
- Research laboratories
- Aeronautical companies and institutions
duties and activities
Activities
- scientific research on space instrumentation
- study and modeling of the devices to be built
- budgets and delivery deadlines
duties and activities
Duties
- establish a permanent dialogue with astronomers
- establish a permanent dialogue with industry
average salary, perks
- Initial (post-doctoral, early career)
- 70,000 – 90,000
- ≈ 5,800 – 7,500 / month
- Intermediate (5–10 years of experience)
- 95,000 – 120,000
- ≈ 7,900 – 10,000 / month
- Overall average (astronomers and physicists)
- ~136,000
- ≈ 11,300 / month
difficulties / drawbacks of the job.
Long Hours & Irregular Schedules
Pressure & Uncertainty
work schedule
9:00 – 12:00 PM
12:00 – 1:00 PM
8:00 – 9:00 AM
3:00 – 6:00 PM
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Check emails, schedules, and recent research updates.
Analyze data, run simulations, and develop models.
Work on papers, proposals, and final data interpretation.
Break and informal research discussions.
Attend group meetings and seminars.
THANKS!
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Astrophysical Researcher
david nascimento nº5 11ºA
summary
average salary, perks
worker’s biography;
training
duties and activities;
description of the job;
difficulties / drawbacks of the job.
skills and job-related qualities
place of work
work schedule;
qualifications for the job
thank you
Alexandre cabral
holds a degree in Technological Physics and earned his Master's and Doctorate degrees in Physics
1991 to 2008
researcher at the National Institute of Engineering, Technology
2009
joined the Physics Department of FCUL, where he currently works.
leads the development group for optical instrumentation for astronomy.
description of the job
Research and development in the areas of optical instrumentation for astronomy
design implementation testing of optical systems
Support and promote astronomy through scientific research
skills and job-related qualities
qualifications for the job
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate
master's degree and doctorate
Degree in Physics, Astronomy
U.Porto, U.Lisboa, U.Beira Interior and NOVA University of Lisbon.
U.Porto, U.Lisboa, U.Beira Interior and NOVA University of Lisbon.
training
TRAINING
most of training is done in the doctorate
place of work
duties and activities
Activities
duties and activities
Duties
average salary, perks
difficulties / drawbacks of the job.
Long Hours & Irregular Schedules
Pressure & Uncertainty
work schedule
9:00 – 12:00 PM
12:00 – 1:00 PM
8:00 – 9:00 AM
3:00 – 6:00 PM
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Check emails, schedules, and recent research updates.
Analyze data, run simulations, and develop models.
Work on papers, proposals, and final data interpretation.
Break and informal research discussions.
Attend group meetings and seminars.
THANKS!
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