Career after PhD in Computer Science

Can you please tell me what are the various career options after Phd in computer science. Is teaching the only option or there are some other too.

[Saksham]

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is doctorate degree awarded by many universities around the world.

Scope of PhD
The Scope of doing PhD in India and abroad has increased many folds in the past few years. One has multiple options to look upon after completing Post Doctoral Fellow Program.

These options are as follows:

• Academic Jobs:

In India, a candidate can work as a Scientist/Professor after completing his/her PhD. These jobs come with the benefits of a pay security and dignity in society.

In foreign countries, while doing a PhD, a student gets the opportunity to work with reputed scientists.

• Industrial Jobs:

Another area of interest for PhDs is the industrial sector. With rapid growth in the country, accompanied with the entry of private sector in many fields, numerous vistas have opened up for PhDs.

Research is highly valued by corporate now, and in the years to come, its value will only go up. A prime example of a research driven sector is the pharmaceutical sector.

Some examples of these are IBM India Research Center in New Delhi, GE Research in Bangalore, Mentor Graphics in Hyderabad, Cadence, etc.

In the years to come, we are bound to see a greater number of sectors giving importance to research and development.

• Start-ups:

Since the past few years many start ups and entrepreneurial ventures have emerged in the market. Start ups have become alarming engines of innovation.

Many PhD holders nowadays are joining start ups directly or after working some years in academia.

Employment Areas
• Philosophical Journals.
• Publishing Houses.
• Newspapers.
• Magazines.
• Research Institutes.
• Educational Institutes.
• Human Services Industry.
• Consultancy.
• Law Firms.

Job Types
• Philosophical Journalist.
• Novelist.
• Writer.
• Researcher.
• Lecturer.
• Professor.
• Editors.
• Critic.
• Human Services Worker.
• Scientist.
• Development and Test Engineers.
• Independent Consultants.
• Electrical Product Design Engineer.
• Engineering Technologist.