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Physics (PhD)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Doctoral DegreeAcademicCIP: 40.0801

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The PhD in Physics educates students to become independent researchers in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics, using a methodology that is either experimental, theoretical, computational, or hybrid. Research areas include general optics, biophysics, nanophotonics and materials, solar physics, and galactic to cosmological astrophysics.

Credits

69 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 25-2031.00

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingScienceComplex Problem SolvingInstructingLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessMathematicsActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementCoordination

Knowledge

English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsPhysicsEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyAdministrativePsychologyDesignMedicine and DentistryBiologyAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityNear VisionInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionMathematical ReasoningNumber FacilityFluency of IdeasOriginalityCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Review articles to determine their suitability for publication.
  • Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
  • Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
  • Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
  • Perform peer reviews of scientific papers.
  • Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
  • Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
  • Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater disc
  • Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
  • Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performi
  • Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of me
  • Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
  • Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
  • Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDevelopment environment softwareComputer based training softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareGeographic information systemElectronic mail softwareObject or component oriented development softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareMusic or sound editing softwareExpert system softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareVideo conferencing softwareDocument management softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Bunsen burnersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasGlass beakersInteractive whiteboardsLaboratory heating platesLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMultimedia projection equipmentOptical compound microscopesPencil compassesAnalytical ultracentrifugesCarousel slide projectorsCircular dichroism CD spectrometersCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersConcave mirrorsConference telephonesConvex mirrorsDigital calculatorsDigital video disk DVD playersFar infrared FIR lasersAccelerometersAnalog frequency analyzersAnalog sound level metersAnalytical balances

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceSupportRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education25-2031.00
  • Physics Teachers, Postsecondary25-1054.00
  • Physicists19-2012.00
  • Water Resource Specialists11-9121.02
  • Clinical Research Coordinators11-9121.01
  • Natural Sciences Managers11-9121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

  • Departmental curriculum frameworks — architect and lead the revision of across grade levels, ensuring vertical alignment and equity of access for all secondary learners.
  • Instructional coaching and mentoring systems — establish for novice and developing teachers, modeling exemplary pedagogy and providing structured observation feedback.
  • School-wide behavioral and academic culture — shape by co-developing policy, leading professional learning communities, and advocating for evidence-based practices at the administrative level.
  • Complex institutional challenges — resolve by applying systems evaluation and judgment to design scalable interventions that improve student outcomes across an entire school or district.
  • Professional development programs — design and facilitate for faculty on differentiated instruction, technology integration, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
  • Educational technology ecosystems — evaluate and champion the adoption of emerging tools — including learning management, project management, and analytics platforms — to advance school-wide instructional goals.
  • Community and family partnership initiatives — lead to strengthen student support networks, increase engagement, and align school priorities with broader societal needs.
  • Action research and data inquiry cycles — lead across a department or school, translating findings into strategic curriculum decisions and presenting outcomes to district stakeholders.
  • Cross-functional academic teams — coordinate by applying advanced collaboration and social-perceptiveness skills to align counseling, special education, and instructional staff around student success goals.
  • Organizational mission and instructional vision — articulate and champion publicly, inspiring faculty and students toward a culture of continuous learning, integrity, and academic excellence.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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