Dr. Nir Friedman to Give Second Physics Careers Seminar on Sept. 25

The Fall 2013 Physics Careers seminar series continues on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 with alumnus Dr. Nir Friedman (PhD '13):

Time: 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 (refreshments served at 10:30 a.m.)

Location: 204 Loomis Laboratory (Interaction Room)

Title:  Academia and Industry: One Perspective

Speaker: Dr. Nir Friedman, Tower Research Capital

Abstract:  I discuss some of the trade offs I've experienced between academic work and my job in industry. I'll also talk about what the process was like, good sectors to look for work in, good skills to have, and how you can use your time remaining in school to prepare.

Bio: Nir graduated from UIUC with a PhD in physics in May 2013 working on theoretical statistical physics. He started working at Tower Research, a high frequency trading company based in New York, in August.

Note: Nir is willing to meet with any students interested in discussing job opportunities in high frequency trading. If you would like to meet with Nir while he's here, please send me an e-mail, slcooper@illinois.edu, so I can arrange a meeting.

You can see the rest of the Fall 2013 Physics Careers Seminar series here: http://physics.illinois.edu/events/seminars.asp?cal=4014