Compare Molecular and Cellular Biologists & Physics Teachers, Postsecondary District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Molecular and Cellular Biologists $108,200
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $100,100

Similar skills & knowledge

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Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Very High

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
High
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Very High

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists

4 related certifications

Certification for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

1 related certifications

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