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A traditional physics degree equips researchers with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to solve fundamental problems across a diverse range of fields, including quantum mechanics, optics, astrophysics, and solid state physics. However, many real-life problems cannot be solved by hand and must be recast into a format that can be processed by a computer. With rapid advancements in computing infrastructure, scientists now have access to some of the most powerful supercomputers in the world for their research.
This Physics@Work presentation explores the research landscape at Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) and the expanding career pathways into computational physics. The Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) is home to four supercomputers including JUPITER, which is Europe's first exa-scale system. Beyond the technology, this presentation outlines opportunities for physics students, such as the JSC Guest Student Programme on Scientific Computing, and the benefits of building a career at FZJ.
