Physics PhD looking to transition out of academia into quantitative finance. What sorts of roles should I be targeting as someone that is not entry level but lacks industry experience?
u/MoreIsDifferent13 ·
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· January 03, 2026 at 22:59
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I am a physics PhD that has worked in the National Lab ecosystem for the past 5 years on systems analysis. My work has been really applied and focused on developing statistical models of sensors in quick-turn studies. I also have strong project management and technical communication since I was often the face of the project to stakeholders. I am interested in pivoting to a different domain.
I am definitely aged out of new grad roles but applying to senior roles without domain experience doesn't seem right either. What sort of roles should I be targeting for this transition??