What industries can a computational physicist work in?

A computational physicist can work in many different fields, and their skills and knowledge often have applications beyond physics. Many jobs related specifically to computational physics are in academia, research institutions, such as CERN or aerospace labs like the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, or with governmental departments, such as the Department of Energy. Your computer and analytical skills, like knowing how to analyze and model large data set, means you can seek opportunities in other fields such as investment banking, pharmaceuticals, social network research, and computer science.