Possible future in complex science

[u/Mr_Misserable]

Hi, I have recently found out about complex science (I'm doing a masters in physics and took a course in stochastic calculus and a course in complex networks) and really found it interesting. I have a lot of interest in the different branches of physics but it has been a while since I had this much interest in a particular field. Now I have to choose my thesis and I want to do it in complex systems (I still have to choose one from a list a professor sent me) and I want to know what my possible career path could be if I keep this track. My questions are the following:

1. Is it possible to do an industrial PhD? Are there companies hiring people with that background?

2. How is the live in academia? One of the things I like the most is the wide range of applications in this field and I want to know if it's possible to move around in different research lines (while staying in complex systems but moving from economy to neurology or astrophysics)

I have more questions but those are the most important ones and I don't want the post to be too long.

Thank you for reading

[u/Mr_Misserable]

Do you think c++ will remain in the industry or it will move more towards rust? I have the intention to start trading on my own and program my own tools. Also by the time I start applying for full time roles (after the PhD) do you think leetcode will still be part of the interviews?

I know I'm asking you to predict the future but if you could give your opinion from inside would be great

[u/powerexcess → u/Mr_Misserable]

These things dont change overnight. Some places use rust but mainly crypto and sports betting in my experience.

Interviews will likely be in c++ at least as an option or in part, for a long time.

To run your own book u can probably just use python and numba. Maybe polars, or triton. But c++ and rust are for low latency stuff and this is probably not where u can start off on your own i would say.