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Transferring Your Ph.D. Chemist Skills to a Nontraditional Career

By Lisa M. Balbes, Ph.D., Balbes Consultants LLC

During graduate school, you’ve been thinking about chemistry, your particular field of research, and specific scientific techniques and methods. But have you spent any time thinking about yourself, and what you really want to do for the next step in your career?

The traditional career path for a Ph.D. chemist is to pursue a professorship or to do research in a government or industry laboratory. Fortunately, during your graduate career you probably got hands-on teaching and research experience to support the pursuit of these career trajectories. But what if you realize that you really don’t like teaching? Or that hands-on bench chemistry, or even research, is not what you love? Do you need to start over in order to pursue a nontraditional path? Absolutely not!

Consider Your “Transferable Skills”

During your postgraduate studies, you have been acquiring all kinds of knowledge and skills that the “real world” values highly. If you spend some time thinking about knowledge you have gained, as well as what you have to offer a potential employer, you will find all sorts of “transferable skills”—things you know how to do that you can immediately apply in another field.

For example, while you may have found that you don’t like teaching a chemistry lab class, you may also have discovered that you really enjoy mentoring others and helping them one-on-one. This might lead you to explore careers in technical support, where you instruct individual scientists in how to use new equipment after they have purchased it.

Maybe you realized that while research chemistry is not for you, what you are really good at is writing up the results of that research into journal articles and reports. In that case, technical writing or editing would be a promising career path for you to explore.

Identify Your Strengths

Exploring your career options comes down to understanding what your strengths are and what you enjoy doing. Often these are the same, so it’s just a matter of identifying them. Start by asking yourself, “What are my most significant accomplishments so far in my career?” Then explain in detail (out loud or in writing) what made them so satisfying.

A colleague recently told me his most significant accomplishment was an oral presentation he gave to his department. However, when asked to elaborate, he talked at length about how the work bridged two departments, and he had to do all sorts of political maneuvering to get them to agree on how the work would be presented. He did not mention the technical subject of the talk once. What made it so significant for him was not the science, but serving as the bridge between departments and negotiating deals between people. He is now looking into a career in technology transfer, where serving as a bridge between companies will be the main focus of his day.

Some other questions you can use to identify your transferable skills are:

• What do other people say you’re good at, or ask you for help with?
• What are you doing when you lose track of time?
• Are you a people person or a data person?
• Are you a big picture guy or a detail gal?
• Is it the tool or the technique that excites you?
• Do you prefer organizing people or things?
• What sort of things do you do in your free time? (You learn there too!)
• What do you feel passionate about?

Focus on Your Passion

Consider the course of your career and ask yourself, “When am I having the most fun?”

If writing your dissertation is the most fun part of your career, then looking into careers in technical writing might be in order.

If explaining to nonscientists how your research is going to make the world a better place gets your juices going, a career in public affairs or public relations might be for you.

If you wake up in the morning thrilled that you’re going to be helping one of your friends figure out what to do with his or her career, perhaps the profession of human resources is in your future.

If you look forward to discussing things with your adviser and convincing him or her that yours is the better way to proceed, then perhaps a career in technical sales deserves some consideration.

If learning about and implementing safer ways of doing things, and then ensuring that your labmates follow the safest procedures, is where you prefer to spend your time, then a career in chemical health and safety (inspector, agent) might be for you.

Throughout your career, you have collected reams and reams of data and learned various techniques of data analysis and critical thinking to turn that data into actual useful information and hypotheses. If the analysis interests you more than the collecting, maybe being a business analyst position is for you.

Perhaps you have had to consider the intellectual property (IP) implications of your research. Instead of the rigorous right-and-wrong, black-and-white of science, did you enjoy the more flexible shades-of-gray world of intellectual property? If so, you may want to talk to IP law firms, many of which hire Ph.D. scientists straight out of graduate school to serve as technical specialists.

No matter which of your skills you enjoy using the most, there is sure to be a career path that will take advantage of that. Once you have identified the skills you want to use, talk to career counselors and/or more experienced scientists, and ask them what career paths might let you do that. Find professional societies that cover your new field, and see what career resources they have. See a list of resources to start your exploration .

Everything you have done so far has taught you something. In some cases, it taught you that you never want to do that again. In other cases, you learned that you were good at something unexpected, or you enjoyed using a new skill. If you take the time to identify the skills and tasks you truly enjoy, then explore career paths that will let you use them, you will have learned the most valuable lesson of all.

Lisa M. Balbes, Ph.D., of Balbes Consultants LLC is the author of this article. Lisa has been a freelance technical writer and editor for almost 20 years. She is also the author of Nontraditional Careers for Chemists, published by Oxford University Press.

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• Doing a PhD in Chemistry

A PhD in Chemistry aims to prepare highly qualified researchers who are able to bring about new advances in the chemistry fields, including Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Nanoscience etc. In other words, the core objective of a Chemistry PhD is to train researchers to join or lead research groups in universities, independent R&D departments other public or private organisations to meet the growing demands of society.

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As a research student, your daily activities will largely depend on two factors: what your specific research project is and what training objectives your department sets.

In short, your daily activities will focus on advancing your project, such as designing and conducting experiments, preparing your thesis and attending conferences etc., all while achieving your training objectives. Although training objectives vary from department to department, you can expect them to include outcomes such as:

• Ability to independently devise, plan and carry out scientific research projects.
• Acquire the skills to integrate effectively into any R&D team in the chemical sciences and technologies fields.
• The ability to advise public and private institutions from a scientific and technical perspective.
• To contribute to the development of knowledge, the latest techniques and instrumentation in relation to your specific field of specialisation.
• Ability to update their scientific and technical expertise autonomously and continuously.

Since almost all doctoral degrees in chemistry are highly laboratory-based, your research will likely see you using advanced and innovative equipment. Depending on your research topic and your universities facilities, you may have to opportunity to use, for example, a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (NMR), Electron Spin Resonance Spectrometer (EPR), Infrared-Raman Fourier Spectrophotometer (FT-IR), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer (ICP) as part of your research.

Lines of Research

As with most STEM subject PhDs, the potential research themes encompassing Chemistry PhDs are numerous; a School of Chemistry may traditionally base their research around the areas of Physical and Theoretical, Organic and Biological and Materials and Inorganic Chemistry.

Academic staff at your particular institution will also have a broad range of research interests they want to pursue, and it’s common to find postgraduate research students involved in a range of projects that overlap with the other sciences.

The following list, whilst not exhaustive, should give you an idea of how many topics you could choose from as part of your doctorate:

• Physical Chemistry,
• Medicinal Chemistry,
• Theoretical Chemistry,
• Materials Chemistry,
• Environmental Chemistry,
• Structural Chemistry,
• Biological Chemistry ,
• Computational Chemistry,
• Supramolecular Chemistry,
• Organometallic Chemistry,
• Atmospheric Chemistry.

Within these topics, there will be numerous specialist areas, one of which will form the central focus of your original research project. Examples of these specialist areas are:

• Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors,
• Liquid chromatography and electrophoresis,
• Basic and technological aspects of ceramic materials,
• Organometallic chemistry and catalysis,
• Asymmetric catalysis with metal complexes and organocatalysis,
• Organic chemistry of metal compounds,
• Synthesis of pharmacologically interesting compounds from chiral precursors,
• Distereo- and enantioselective synthesis of biologically active natural products,
• Photoactive molecules, macromolecules and nanoparticles.

How long does it take to get a PhD in Chemistry?

In the UK, a full-time doctoral student usually takes 3 years to complete their postgraduate study, while part-time study will usually take closer to 6 years.

Most Chemistry PhD students will first register as MPhil students , after which they will complete an upgrade viva after 18 months before they are officially registered as a PhD student. While your supervisor will provide mentorship, it’s ultimately the responsibility of postgraduate students to ensure their project and studies run on time and that they meet their agreed deadlines.

What are the typical entry requirements for a Chemistry PhD Programme?

Most UK universities require at least a 2:1 undergraduate masters degree or the equivalent grade from a university outside the UK. The degree must be in a field that is directly relevant or that can demonstrate your understanding of chemistry as a graduate student to the level expected of your prospective supervisor .

If English is not your first language, you will be expected to meet the English language requirements of the university where you applied to prove your proficiency. This usually means obtaining formal English language qualifications such as an IELTS, which, for research programmes, typically requires a minimum test score of 6.5 as part of your application.

How much does a Chemistry PhD cost?

As a postgraduate researcher in the UK, you should expect annual tuition fees of around £4,500 per academic year . Part-time students should expect approximately half this fee at £2,250 per academic year.

For international students, including now-EU students, the annual tuition fee is considerably higher; for example, the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham sets international fees at £23,580/year, equating to over £70,500 assuming your PhD project takes three years to complete.

As with every PhD degree, potential students will need to consider additional costs such as living costs and any bench fees that may be expected from their respective project or graduate school. It’s a good idea to discuss these with your potential supervisors before starting your postgraduate degree.

Funding opportunities

Several funding opportunities are available for a Chemistry PhD research project. The opportunities include:

• Government funding eg. UKRI BBSRC , EPSRC, ESRC, GATEway for research degrees.
• Industry funding eg. AstraZeneca, BP, NC3D, (UK) DSTL (USA), assuming the topic of your PhD study aligns with their research interests.
• Independent funding eg. Grants or Specialist Institutes for research projects in Chemistry or other scientific fields supporting the PhD programme.
• Research charities eg. Cancer Research, MacMillan.
• University funding eg. Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) funding in the form of scholarships/studentships which cover tuition fees and, in some cases, also provide a living allowance.

Thesis grants may also be available to assist with the costs of writing and presenting your thesis at an overseas conference or workshop. These can be awarded directly by institutions or even employers as part of a career development scheme.

What can you do with a PhD in Chemistry?

A PhD degree in Chemistry opens up a wide range of career opportunities, both within academia and industry.

Many graduates follow a career path of becoming postdoctoral researchers, then lecturers and possibly a professor of Chemistry too. Others may see their PhD projects linking with industry partners of the university, naturally leading to opportunities there. This may see graduates going on to work within the chemical engineering field, becoming materials scientists or working within environmental sciences.

With this in mind, the most common career paths after a PhD in Chemistry are:

• University Lecturer A university lecturer may teach and run courses but may also advise on undergraduate study or research, supervise students, and be involved in developing education programs.
• Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Most chemistry PhDs go on to secure a post-doctoral position within an institution such as a university, governmental department, research charity or a Commercial Research Organisation (CRO).
• Environmental Scientist An Environmental Scientist conducts research to assess and control the impact of human activity on the environment.
• Patent Attorney A patent attorney is often employed by organisations that develop new technology. They are responsible for drafting the application for patents to protect a client’s intellectual property rights, focusing on chemical compounds, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products.

• Cosmetic Chemist The Personal Care industry employs over 500,000 people in the UK alone and is an expanding market in the UK and global economy. The ingredients used in these products are often chemical compounds with large molecular structure, which is why they are typically developed by a chemist or chemist-biologist.
• Process Engineer (Chemical Industry) A Process Engineer works on designing chemical processes and equipment to increase efficiency and profitability for an organisation. The role requires extensive knowledge of chemical engineering practices, operating conditions, instrumentation and mathematical techniques.

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Career Development

The Department of Chemistry recommends that PhD candidates discuss career options with their thesis chairs and faculty advisors as they are nearing completion of the PhD program, to discuss their background, goals, and research opportunities.

• Regardless of individual career goals, the American Chemical Society offers a variety of advice and resources to chemists online.
• MIT’s Career Advising and Professional Development   offers specific career resources for PhD students .
• The MIT Alumni Advisors Hub is an online platform that facilitates meaningful, one-to-one career consultations with advice seekers (students and alumni) and advice givers (alumni) for career conversations (informational interviews), resume critiques, and mock interviews. They also offer a library of over 200 webinars created by industry experts and external educational partners.

Postdoctoral Research Positions

The majority of PhD graduates from MIT Chemistry pursue a postdoctoral research position immediately following the completion of their degree. The application process for postdoctoral positions varies greatly from institution to institution, and specific opportunities are often based on the background and interests of the individual researcher applying for positions.

Academic Research Positions

Many PhD graduates from MIT Chemistry ultimately pursue academic positions as tenure-track faculty following the completion of their PhD. Often, PhD graduates engage in postdoctoral research prior to applying for faculty positions, to solidify the scope of their research passions and strengthen their CV.

Both postdoctoral research positions and academic (tenure-track) positions are frequently posted on HigherEdJobs.com . Most higher education institutions also have their own job boards, where all active openings at the institution are listed.

Industrial Research Positions

If a student wishes to pursue career opportunities in industry, MIT’s Career Advising & Professional Development has representatives available to meet with graduate students and discuss the industrial recruiting process, including building a CV/resume and developing interview skills. Many large companies recruiting PhD-level researchers conduct preliminary interviews in the early fall, with follow-up site visits, additional interviews, and job offers occurring over the winter months. CAPD also has CareerBridge , an online job board where alumni and current students can upload resumes, apply for positions, and learn about upcoming on-campus recruiting events. Additional resources for industrial research opportunities include but are not limited to: the American Chemical Society , ChemJobs , and individual listings on company websites.

In addition to CAPD, the Department of Chemistry host Industrial Recruiting events every Fall.  To learn more about Industrial Recruiting and see the current list of companies scheduled to come to campus please click here .

April 19, 2012

What does a Ph.D. in chemistry get you?

By Janet D. Stemwedel

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American

A few weeks back, Chemjobber had an interesting post looking at the pros and cons of a PhD program in chemistry at a time when job prospects for PhD chemists are grim. The post was itself a response to a piece in the Chronicle of Higher Education by a neuroscience graduate student named Jon Bardin which advocated strongly that senior grad students look to non-traditional career pathways to have both their Ph.D.s and permanent jobs that might sustain them. Bardin also suggested that graduate students "learn to approach their education as a series of learning opportunities rather than a five-year-long job interview," recognizing the relative luxury of having a "safe environment" in which to learn skills that are reasonably portable and useful in a wide range of career trajectories -- all while taking home a salary (albeit a graduate-stipend sized one).

Chemjobber replied :

Here's what I think Mr. Bardin's essay elides: cost. His Ph.D. education (and mine) were paid for by the US taxpayer. Is this the best deal that the taxpayer can get? As I've said in the past , I think society gets a pretty good deal: they get 5+ years of cheap labor in science, (hopefully) contributions to greater knowledge and, at the end of the process, they get a trained scientist. Usually, that trained scientist can go on to generate new innovations in their independent career in industry or academia. It's long been my supposition that the latter will pay (directly and indirectly) for the former. If that's not the case, is this a bargain that society should continue to support? Mr. Bardin also shows a great deal of insouciance about the costs to himself: what else could he have done, if he hadn't gone to graduate school? When we talk about the costs of getting a Ph.D., I believe that we don't talk enough about the sheer length of time (5+ years) and what other training might have been taken during that time. Opportunity costs matter! An apprenticeship at a microbrewery (likely at a similar (if not higher) pay scale as a graduate student) or a 1 or 2 year teaching certification process easily fits in the half-decade that most of us seem to spend in graduate school. Are the communications skills and the problem-solving skills that he gained worth the time and the (opportunity) cost? Could he have obtained those skills somewhere else for a lower cost?

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Chemjobber also note that while a Ph.D. in chemistry may provide tools for range of careers, actually having a Ph.D. in chemistry on your resume is not necessarily advantageous in securing a job in one of those career.

As you might imagine this is an issue to which I have given some thought. After all, I have a Ph.D. in chemistry and am not currently employed in a job that is at all traditional for a Ph.D. in chemistry. However, given that it has been nearly two decades since I last dipped a toe into the job market for chemistry Ph.D.s, my observations should be taken with a large grain of sodium chloride.

First off, how should one think of a Ph.D. program in chemistry? There are many reasons you might value a Ph.D. program. A Ph.D. program may be something you value primarily because it prepares you for a career of a certain sort. It may also be something you value for what it teaches you, whether about your own fortitude in facing challenges, or about how the knowledge is built. Indeed, it is possible --- maybe even common --- to value your Ph.D. program for more than one of these reasons at a time. And some weeks, you may value it primarily because it seemed like the path of least resistance compared to landing a "real job" right out of college.

I certainly don't think it's the case that valuing one of these aspects of a Ph.D. program over the others is right or wrong. But ...

Economic forces in the world beyond your graduate program might be such that there aren't as many jobs suited to your Ph.D. chemist skills as there are Ph.D. chemists competing for those jobs. Among other things, this means that earning a Ph.D. in chemistry does not guarantee you a job in chemistry on the other end.

To which, as the proud holder of a Ph.D. in philosophy, I am tempted to respond: join the club! Indeed, I daresay that recent college graduates in many, many majors have found themselves in a world where a bachelors degree guarantees little except that the student loans will still need to be repaid.

To be fair, my sense is that the mismatch between supply of Ph.D. chemists and demand for Ph.D. chemists in the workplace is not new. I have a vivid memory of being an undergraduate chemistry major, circa 1988 or 1989, and being told that the world needed more Ph.D. chemists. I have an equally vivid memory of being a first-year chemistry graduate student, in early 1990, and picking up a copy of Chemical & Engineering News in which I read that something like 30% too many Ph.D. chemists were being produced given the number of available jobs for Ph.D. chemists. Had the memo not reached my undergraduate chemistry professors? Or had I not understood the business model inherent in the production of new chemists?

Here, I'm not interested in putting forward a conspiracy theory about how this situation came to be. My point is that even back in the last millennium, those in the know had no reason to believe that making it through a Ph.D. program in chemistry would guarantee your employment as a chemist.

So, what should we say about this situation?

One response to this situation might be to throttle production of Ph.D. chemists.

This might result in a landscape where there is a better chance of getting a Ph.D. chemist job with your Ph.D. in chemistry. But, the market could shift suddenly (up or down). Were this to happen, it would take time to adjust the Ph.D. throughput in response. As well, current PIs would have to adjust to having fewer graduate students to crank out their data. Instead, they might have to pay more technicians and postdocs. Indeed, the number of available postdocs would likely drop once the number of Ph.D.s being produced more closely matched the number of permanent jobs for holders of those Ph.D.s.

Needless to say, this might be a move that the current generation of chemists with permanent positions at the research institutions that train new chemists would find unduly burdensome.

We might also worry about whether the thinning of the herd of chemists ought to happen on the basis of bachelors-level training. Being a successful chemistry major tends to reflect your ability to learn scientific knowledge, but it's not clear to me that this is a great predictor of how good you would be at the project of making new scientific knowledge.

In fact, the thinning of the herd wherever it happens seems to put a weird spin on the process of graduate-level education. Education , after all, tends to aim for something bigger, deeper, and broader than a particular set of job skills. This is not to say that developing skills is not an important part of an education --- it is! But in addition to these skills, one might want an understanding of the field in which one is being educated and its workings. I think this is connected to how being a chemist becomes linked to our identity, a matter of who we are rather than just of what we do.

Looked at this way, we might actually wonder about who could be harmed by throttling Ph.D. program enrollments.

Shouldn't someone who's up for the challenge have that experience open to her, even if there's no guarantee of a job at the other end? As long as people have accurate information with which to form reasonable expectations about their employment prospects, do we want to be paternalistic and tell them they can't?

(There are limits here, of course. There are not unlimited resources for the training of Ph.D. chemists, nor unlimited slots in graduate programs, nor in the academic labs where graduate students might participate meaningfully in research. The point is that maybe these limits are the ones that ought to determine how many people who want to learn how to be chemists get to do that.)

Believe it or not, we had a similar conversation in a graduate seminar filled with first and second year students in my philosophy Ph.D. program. Even philosophy graduate students have an interest in someday finding stable employment, the better to eat regularly and live indoors. Yet my sense was that even the best graduate students in my philosophy Ph.D. program recognized that employment in a job tailor-made for a philosophy Ph.D. was a chancy thing. Certainly, there were opportunity costs to being there. Certainly, there was a chance that one might end up trying to get hired to a job for which having a PhD would be viewed as a disadvantage to getting hired. But the graduate students in my philosophy program had, upon weighing the risks, decided to take the gamble.

How exactly are chemistry graduate students presumed to be different here? Maybe they are placing their bets at a table with higher payoffs, and where the game is more likely to pay off in the first place. But this is still not a situation in which one should expect that everyone is always going to win. Sometimes the house will win instead.

(Who's the house in this metaphor? Is it the PIs who depend on cheap grad-student labor? Universities with hordes of pre-meds who need chemistry TAs and lab instructors? The public that gets a screaming deal on knowledge production when you break it down in terms of price per publishable unit? A public that includes somewhat more members with a clearer idea of how scientific knowledge is built? Specifying the identity of the house is left as an exercise for the reader.)

Maybe the relevant difference between taking a gamble on a philosophy Ph.D. and taking a gamble on a chemistry Ph.D. is that the players in the latter have, purposely or accidentally, not been given accurate information about the odds of the game.

I think it's fair for chemistry graduate students to be angry and cynical about having been misled as far as likely prospects for employment. But given that it's been going on for at least a couple decades (and maybe more), how the hell is it that people in Ph.D. programs haven't already figured out the score? Is it that they expect that they will be the ones awesome enough to get those scarce jobs? Have they really not thought far enough ahead to seek information (maybe even from a disinterested source) about how plausible their life plans are before they turn up at grad school? Could it be that they have decided that they want to be chemists when they grow up without doing sensible things like reading the blogs of chemists at various stages of careers and training?

Presumably, prospective chemistry grad students might want to get ahold of the relevant facts and take account of them in their decision-making. Why this isn't happening is somewhat mysterious to me, but for those who regard their Ph.D. training in chemistry as a means to a career end, it's absolutely crucial -- and trusting the people who stand to benefit from your labors as a graduate student to hook you up with those facts seems not to be the best strategy ever.

And, as I noted in comments on Chemjobber's post , the whole discussion suggests to me that the very best reason to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry is because you want to learn what it is like to build new knowledge in chemistry, in an academic setting. Since being plugged into a particular kind of career (or even job) on the other end is a crap-shoot, if you don't want to learn about this knowledge-building process -- and want it enough to put up with long hours, crummy pay, unrewarding piles of grading, and the like -- then possibly a Ph.D. program is not the best way to spend 5+ years of your life.

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Silver endowed chair (developmental psychiatry)(open rank faculty).

• Tampa, Florida
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• University of Miami, The Philip and Patricia Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science

The Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science seeks to recruit two internationally recognized scientists.

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Molecular Oncology Postdoctoral Fellow

• Above NIH scale plus benefits (Moffitt covers medical premium for team members)
• Claudia Lopez-Matamoros

The lab's research interest is to study the structures, regulation, and therapeutic targeting of p53 tumor suppressor pathway for cancer treatment.

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Postdoctoral position in autophagy, cell/molecular biology, cardiovascular pathophysiology, cancer

• Boston, Massachusetts (US)
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Postdoc position (2+ years) to study the mechanisms of autophagy in human disease using cell/molecular biology, imaging, and translational approaches.

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• El Paso, Texas
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Director, Molecular Foundry

• Berkeley, California (US)
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Berkeley Lab is seeking a dynamic scientific leader to serve as the Director of the Molecular Foundry.

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We are seeking applicants for classroom teaching in all areas of biology, with a particular emphasis on molecular biology and genetics.

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Ultrafast Science and Quantum Dynamics

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Postdoc wanted for "Nanoscale Imaging and Single-Molecule Metabolite Detection within a Biological Cell by exploiting Laser-driven Quantum Coherences"

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Postdoctoral Scholar in Carbohydrate Synthesis

• Las Vegas, NV
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Looking for a talented and motivated postdoc in the areas of carbohydrate chemistry for developing lipid nanoparticle-based delivery systems for mRNA.

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Postdoctoral Researchers ((1) Chemist, (2) 3D Printing Biomedical Engineer) and (3) Technicians

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Postdoctoral researchers with (1) a chemistry background (drug synthesis/modification) or (2) a 3D printing biomedical engineering background.

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Supervisory Biochemist

• Rockville, Maryland
• $163,964.00 - $191,900.00
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The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), is seeking a a Senior Scientist.

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Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Sciences

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Chair, Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry

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UNC Eshelman seeks an aspirational and collaborative leader to serve as Chair of the Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry.

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Postdoc Positions: Next-generation Single-molecule Imaging

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The Pertsinidis lab in the Structural Biology Program of the Sloan Kettering Institute at MSKCC has immediate openings for Postdoctoral positions.

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Multiple, T/TT Faculty Positions applied Toxicology, Environmental Health and Disease Treatment

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IU has launched a major, multi-year initiative in research in applied precision approaches to toxicology, environmental health, and disease treatment.

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Searching for research jobs

For some jobs a PhD isn’t a requirement, and if you do hold one, it won’t always lead to a higher level role unless you have specialist knowledge the employer is looking for.

You need to be able to show how the experience you have gained from doing a PhD or post-doctoral research is relevant to the job you are applying for. This could be technical knowledge and/or other skills.

Converting your skills from an academic environment into the world outside can take some practice, but it’s worth taking time to think about this.

For more information on how to search for jobs visit our job seeking page.

Scientific opportunities for chemical scientists

There are a number of options for developing a career in research. Vitae, the UK website for researchers, has a useful article on careers for researchers outside academia  it covers all sectors.

Commercial research and development (R&D)

The pace is faster than academia, with less emphasis on the purity of the research and more on trying to achieve a commercial end goal. It can sometimes mean you have less control over the direction of your research.

Projects tend to be more dynamic, and you'll change project more often, giving you the opportunity to work on a wider range of projects in a shorter time. This offers an opportunity to build up your experience and technical knowledge much more quickly.

R&D into new substances or products provides opportunities for chemical scientists in a wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, gas and oil, sustainable energy, environmental clean-up and protection, and in manufacturing industries raning from aerospace to textiles or food. These opportunities arise across all sorts of companies, from large multinationals to smaller or medium size enterprises, to new start-ups and spin outs from universities. 

Pharmaceuticals

Making the transition to an R&D role in the pharmaceutical industry (2017)   - article with application tips and an outline of what to expect

Working in the industry  - overview of the types of work for chemists in pharmaceutical R&D

Pharmaceutical companies - list compiled by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry 

Biotechnology

BioPharmGuy contains a Biotech company directory of the UK

Energy Jobs contains chemistry research roles across oil and gas, nuclear and renewables.

Renewables Energy jobs

Rigzone includes research roles in oil and gas

Nuclear sector roles

FoodManJobs  lists roles and opportunities in food product development

Associate principal scientist, food - listen to a food chemist explain what they do

Small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs)

Chemistry Council UK companies directory  where you can find small to medium companies with a research angle

Research Institutes

Some of these are run by government while others hold charitable status and carry out research in many different areas, particularly in the medical and healthcare fields – for example, the Institute of Cancer Research and Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute.

Government scientific research institutes

Diamond Light Source , the UK's national synchrotron science facility

Quadrum Research Institute  a centre for food and health research

National Nuclear Laboratory

Institute of Cancer Research

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute

John Innes Centre , independent centre for research and training in plant and microbial science.

Science policy

Many types of organisations commission or carry out research, or are heavily involved in supporting science. These may be in government departments such as the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, or policy shapers – for example, think tanks.

Other types of organisations – such as NGOs, charities and campaigning groups – are reliant on the outputs of scientific research, and so employ scientists to help them make use of that research.

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Think tanks Register of charities

Technical consulting companies & contract research organisations (CROs)

These organisations are involved in the development of new products or services for larger companies and often employ chemical scientists to carry out this work.

Here are some examples of CRO companies

Covance  

Charles River Laboratories  

Eurofins  

Evotec  

Science communication and writing

Scientific communication and writing jobs can range from helping non-scientists to understand science, to scientific journalism, writing and publishing. There are also opportunities for writing in technical marketing – for example, medical communication roles. Job roles include science journalism, public relations, museum education, events organisation and project management. 

They are employed by organisations including scientific and popular journals, newspapers, radio and television outlets, chemical science companies, and not-for-profits.

ChemCareers webinar: A career in science communication, 2018 - advice on how to develop a career in science communication from writers and public engagement specialists.

Public engagement

British Science Association  – is a charity which aims to make science a fundamental part of culture and society.  It organises various events, including an annual science communication conference and lots more.

STEMPRA (professional body for SciComm) - Network for science communications and PR

BIG - STEM Communicators Network 

National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement  

Science writing and journalism

Association of British Science Writers   are an association of science writers, journalists, broadcasters and communications professionals. The website provides information and advice on getting into this career, as well as job listings, membership directory and more.

European Medical Writers Association   a network of professionals that represents, supports and trains medical communicators in Europe

Working in scientific publishing case study from a professional publisher describing how she got into the job and the required skills

Technology transfer

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships  offer opportunities for graduates and postgraduates to help companies to innovate using the latest research.

Other opportunities using data skills

As a chemical scientist you’ll be used to handling and analysing large volumes of data; these skills can open up opportunities for you in other non-scientific areas.

The financial sector is one of the largest contributors to UK GDP, and offers numerous opportunities for chemical scientists to apply their knowledge of analysing and modelling data. The efinancial careers site lists many of these roles.

Management consultants often recruit chemical scientists due to their numerical and problem-solving skills.

Other sectors, such as the environment, healthcare, retail and marketing also offer opportunities for working with and analysing large data sets. 

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PhD position: Development of catalysts to convert CO2 into alcohols

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PhD Position in Solid-State NMRThe solid-state NMR research group in the Departement of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences is looking for a PhD student on the topic of pulse-sequence optimization ba...

Full-time research and teaching assistant position in chemistry - Faculty of sciences

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Early Stage Researcher - PhD Student (m/f/d) SB24-0074

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Doctoral Researcher in Process Metallurgy, Faculty of Technology

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PhD in Integrated nanofiltration for greywater treatment

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PhD in Foam fractionation for PFAS removal

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PhD in Nature-based systems against organic micropollutants

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PhD in Brine valorization by using bipolar membranes

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• Higher education lecturer
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• Patent attorney
• Product/process development scientist
• Radiation protection practitioner
• Science writer
• Secondary school teacher

Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Work experience

If you haven't done an industrial placement as part of your degree, try searching for chemical companies in your local area to see if they offer a formal scheme. If they don't, you can still try applying speculatively for any short-term opportunities.

Laboratory experience is highly valued but can be difficult to secure. If you're unable to get it you could look for work experience with the same company but in a different department. This will still enable you to get an understanding of the business and industry and how chemistry is applied in the workplace.

Volunteering is another way of enhancing your CV. Although you may not find many opportunities that directly relate to your chemistry degree, there are many schemes that focus on related areas such as the environment, sustainability, ethics and medicine. There may also be opportunities at your local hospital to work in a pathology lab.

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• agrochemicals
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Find information on employers in science and pharmaceuticals , engineering and manufacturing , teacher training and education , and other job sectors .

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A chemistry degree allows you to develop excellent laboratory techniques but as it overlaps with other degrees, it also gives you skills that are useful in the areas of biology and medicine, physics and engineering, and geology and earth science.

Chemistry is also studied in an environmental and social context, so you can gain awareness of its ethical implications and issues relating to environmental impact and sustainability.

As well as subject-specific knowledge, a chemistry degree also provides you with transferable skills, including:

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• time management and organisation
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• research and presentation
• IT and technology.

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Continuing your study at Masters or PhD level is a popular choice for chemistry graduates. It gives you the chance to increase your knowledge in one of the branches studied during your degree, such as organic, inorganic, physical or analytical chemistry.

You may also specialise in areas of applied chemistry, such as cheminformatics or biochemistry, or develop knowledge in an area where chemistry graduates may be in demand, for example, forensic nanotechnology and forensic investigation.

Further study is highly valued by employers, particularly within scientific and technical fields, as you'll develop more advanced theoretical knowledge and practical sector-specific skills.

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Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy) Chemistry Course, Eligibility, Colleges, Fees, Syllabus, Scope

PhD Chemistry or Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry is a three to six-year doctoral degree. PhD Chemistry provides candidates with the opportunity for academic research study and it is completed when the candidates submit their thesis in the field of chemistry . PhD Chemistry is a favourable course for students who want to extensively research in the field of chemistry.

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Candidates to be eligible for PhD Chemistry should have a two-year master's degree in the related field after they finish a three-year bachelor's degree. Candidates who are interested in extensive research and study can opt for this course. The curriculum of PhD Chemistry includes subjects like Biochemistry , Bioinformatics , Nanoscience, Biotechnology , and Molecular biology.

After doing PhD Chemistry, candidates get to work in the field of research and science . Candidates are open to work as a Research Scientist, Academic Professor, Analytical Chemist, Process Development Engineer, and Government Scientist. Top recruiters for graduates of PhD Chemistry include Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Lupin Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, TATA Chemicals, and DST.

PhD Chemistry Highlights

There is a specific eligibility criteria for candidates to apply for PhD Chemistry. To be eligible, candidates must have a postgraduate degree and a bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Also, candidates have to qualify for a certain entrance examination to be able to sit for counselling.

Candidates must have a master's degree of two years after completion of three years of bachelor's degree in the same discipline.

Candidates must qualify in one of the entrance exams like UGC NET, GATE, and other university-specific entrance exams.

They must also have some work experience in the desired field.

PhD Chemistry Admission Process

Candidates need to follow a simple admission procedure to get admission to PhD Chemistry. The admission process involves several steps like filling out the application form, taking the entrance exam, and sitting for counselling.

Candidates as the initial step should check their eligibility for the admissions in PhD Chemistry.

If eligible, candidates need to apply for the specific entrance exams and appear for them on the designated date and time.

If they qualify in the entrance exams, they get to fill out the forms for desired colleges as per their ranks.

After filling out the application form and submitting the documents, the universities and colleges roll out their merit list based on the ranks and applications received.

The shortlisted candidates have to sit for a personal interview.

After all the process is done, colleges send acceptance emails to the selected students.

There are several entrance exams available for candidates who want to secure a seat in PhD Chemistry. Candidates have to appear and qualify for one of the exams from UGC NET, GATE, and other college-specific entrance exams.

UGC NET : UGC NET or University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). UGC NET is taken in a computer-based mode conducted annually.

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GATE : GATE or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on a rotational basis. GATE is a national-level examination conducted in a computer-based mode.

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Skills Required for PhD Chemistry

PhD Chemistry is a field of research that provides candidates with various intellectual and interpersonal skills and knowledge in the field of chemistry. PhD Chemistry equips candidates with a combination of technical skills, research aptitude, and personal attributes.

Strong Foundation in Chemistry

Laboratory Skills

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Literature Review and Research Design

Communication Skills

Collaboration and Teamwork

Time Management and Organization

Adaptability and Resilience

PhD Chemistry provides candidates with comprehensive coursework throughout the course. The main aim of the coursework of PhD Chemistry is to help candidates create a thesis of their own. The following curriculum of Rajiv Gandhi University provides candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills to aid candidates in the whole process of thesis writing.

The fee structure for a PhD in Chemistry varies depending on the university, the location of the university, the facilities available, and the faculty. PhD Chemistry fees include charges of tuition fees, laboratory fees, and other miscellaneous expenses. The average fee for PhD Chemistry is around Rs. 98,000.

PhD Chemistry opens the door to diverse career opportunities for the candidates. Graduates after doing a doctorate in chemistry contribute to the fields of academia, industry, government, and research institutions. Graduates can pursue careers as research scientists, professors, consultants, or entrepreneurs. They get to work in fields such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, environmental science, and biotechnology.

PhD Chemistry provides candidates with diverse opportunities to excel in diverse careers. Candidates after completing PhD Chemistry and submitting their thesis can start working as Research Scientists, Academic Professors, Analytical Chemists, Process Development Engineers, and Government Scientists in different fields.

Research Scientist : The Research Scientist is responsible for conducting research, designing, experimenting to analyse and interpret data. He or She is also responsible for collaborating with different teams to solve complex scientific problems and contributing to innovation.

Lecturer : Lecturer works in colleges and universities and provides teaching and mentoring to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. He or She is responsible for serving on academic committees and contributing to the university research.

Analytical Chemist: Analytical Chemist develops and validates analytical methods for chemical analysis. He or She is responsible for performing qualitative and quantitative analysis and creating reports and presentations.

Process Development Engineer : Process Development Engineer is responsible for creating optimised chemical processes and scaling up laboratory processes. He or She also collaborates with engineers and technicians to implement process improvements.

Government Scientist: Government Scientist conducts research to work on scientific challenges relevant to government agencies. He or She also collaborates with industry and academic partners on research projects.

Top Recruiters:

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

Lupin Limited

Reliance Industries Limited

TATA Chemicals

Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)

Benefits of Studying PhD Chemistry

A doctorate in chemistry provides graduates with specialised knowledge, intellectual skills, and career advancement. It enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills and provides cutting-edge research to the candidates. PhD Chemistry enables candidates to make significant contributions to scientific knowledge and society. PhD Chemistry also provides candidates with international opportunities.

PhD Chemistry provides a financially rewarding career to the candidates. The average expected salary for PhD Chemistry ranges from Rs. 3 LPA to Rs. 20 LPA. The salary for PhD Chemistry depends on the recruiter, the location of the recruiter, and the expertise and experience of the candidates.

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India has some very renowned colleges and universities that offer aspiring candidates with a doctorate in chemistry. These colleges are known for their comprehensive knowledge, facilities, and the coursework provided.

Top Private PhD Chemistry Colleges in India with Fees

India’s private colleges and universities offering PhD Chemistry are well known for their exceptional education facilities and infrastructure. These colleges are well renowned for their faculties, their coursework, and future opportunities.

Top Government PhD Chemistry Colleges in India with Fees

India also has some well-renowned Government colleges and universities like IITs offering doctorate in chemistry. These colleges at a minimal cost provide students with great facilities, good infrastructure, comprehensive curriculum.

PhD Chemistry is a doctoral programme that provides candidates with in-depth research facilities and an opportunity to create a thesis of their own on the selected discipline. PhD Chemistry opens the door to various career opportunities in the fields of research, science, technology, and management.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

 PhD Chemistry is a doctoral programme that provides candidates with specialised research in various areas of chemistry. PhD Chemistry’s main goal involves writing a research thesis through rigorous research, surveys, analysis, and interpretation.

he duration of PhD Chemistry is three to six years.

Candidates after completing PhD Chemistry can become Research Scientists, Academic Professors, Analytical Chemists, Process Development Engineers, and Government Scientists.

Skills like Strong Foundation in Chemistry, Laboratory Skills, Critical Thinking, and Problem-Solving, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Literature Review and Research Design, and Communication Skills are important for success in a PhD programme in Chemistry.

To be eligible for PhD Chemistry, candidates must possess a master's degree of a minimum of two years in the same discipline.

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With your background in zoology and your current Master's in nutrition, you have a strong foundation for a PhD in nutrition.

There are two main types of exams you might consider for PhD programs in India.

• UGC NET (National Eligibility Test): This exam is conducted by the UGC (University Grants Commission) for eligibility as a college or university Assistant Professor. While not strictly a requirement for PhD programs, qualifying UGC NET demonstrates your research potential and makes you eligible for fellowships.
• CSIR-UGC NET: Conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), this exam is similar to UGC NET but focuses on science streams. Qualifying can make you eligible for research fellowships from CSIR labs.

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Hello Deepa

PhD in visual arts is designed for those who are interested in exploring the intrinsic areas of visual arts. Printing technology ,graphics, sculpture, paintings, digital art. Aesthetics , animations , bra ding, information design, U. Anc other related subjects.

PhD in visual arts is a two years Course.

Eligibility for the Course is to have master's degrees in visual arts or rested subject.

Colleges offering phD in visual arts are

Assam university

Bharat ratn Dr ambedkar university Delhi

Banasthali vidyapeeth , Tonk , Rajasthan

Bhupal nibke university,  Udaipur

Deen Dayal upadhyay , gorakhpur university

IIS university , Rajasthan

JNU , New delhi

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The opening dates for PhD applications in history can vary greatly depending on the institution and country. Typically, PhD applications for history programs open several months in advance of the academic year for which you are applying.

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Graduates who have obtained master's degree in psycology are eligible for pursuing phD in clinical psycology . However mental health is also equivalent to psycology so if you have master's degree in mental  Health , you can go for phD in clinical psycology Course.  You must also clear the relevant entrance exam such as UGC NET and also get a valid aggregate score as per the requirements.

The Course is of three years duration. Fees for the  entire duration is 59,550 to 3.65 lakh.

Average salary for the psychologists is 3.7 lpa

The salary increases with experience .

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There is no way to pursue phD without getting master's degree .

There are many universities which offer master's Course through online mode . So first get post graduation done and after getting a valid score in master's Course,  you can pursue phD .

Eligibility criteria for pursuing  phD

The candidate Must have obtained master's degree in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks from any government recognized university.

If you do phD in  pharmacy , you will be able to do research work in pharmacy field .

After phD in pharmacy you may get salary upto 15 lakh per annum.

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PhD Chemistry Jobs, Scope, Salary in India

Jobs after PhD in Chemistry are available in both the public sector and the private sector for the graduates. PhD Chemistry scope is very abundant. The graduates can work in the field of Education, College, Research, Nutrition, and Teaching.

Career Prospects and Job Scope for PhD in Chemistry

A career after PhD in Chemistry is adequate enough. PhD Chemistry salary in India depends on the respective specialization and demand. PhD in Chemistry scope job opportunities are diversified into different sectors. PhD in Chemistry courses are offered by many institutes and colleges and thus aspirants have the scope and opportunity to live in different places. The most common jobs for PhD chemistry that hire graduates are:

• Project manager
• Education Developer

Areas of Recruitment for PhD in Chemistry

PhD Chemistry jobs are available in numerous job roles. Students spent an incredible deal of time learning in a laboratory, and have great knowledge that is used in the course. Therefore, after the completion of the course, college students now have all of the abilities to have a stable PhD Chemistry Salary in India. Some of the areas of recruitment for graduates are:

• Research Associate
• Synthetic Organic Chemist
• Analytical Chemistry Associate
• Chemistry Project Assistant
• Organic Chemistry Professor

Salary Packages for PhD in ChemistryGraduates

There are various industries that hire PhD graduates in India. PhD in Chemistry salary in India is very ample and well enough to sustain and live. The average salary of a graduate according to Glassdoor is INR 15-20 LPA.

The PhD in Chemistry graduate salary in India is:

Source: Glassdoor

PhD Chemistry Salary Abroad

Graduates of the programme can choose from a variety of jobs that come with competitive pay and benefits from multinational corporations. These offers range from lodging advantages to travel outside of the pay package. Several of the roles and responsibilities, as well as the compensation packages, are listed below:

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Career Scope of PhD Chemistry 

After completing the PhD Chemistry programme, candidates can choose from a range of professions. Students have the option of finding employment or continuing their education after finishing the course. The scope of the PhD Chemistry programme is rapidly growing and will most likely keep growing in the near future. PhD Chemistry graduates are qualified to work in a variety of fields in both the public and private sectors.

Career Options after PhD Chemistry

An advanced degree in Chemistry opens up a wide range of opportunities and career paths. Students have the option of working or continuing their education. It all depends on the student's goals for the future, including whether they want to pursue employment or more education. Students have the capacity to choose based on their interests and knowledge. Some of the most popular post-Ph.D. career options in education include the ones listed below:

• Project Manager: Project managers (PMs) are in charge of organising, planning, and directing the completion of particular projects for an organisation while making sure that these projects are completed on time, within budget, and within the intended scope.
• Research Scientist: Research scientists are in charge of planning, carrying out, and analysing data from carefully monitored laboratory investigations, experiments, and trials.
• Research Associate: A research associate gathers, arranges, and synthesises data for decision-makers in the company's sales and trading function at an investment bank, asset management company, or other financial services company.
• Quality Control Analyst: To ensure that the final product of a manufacturing process satisfies predetermined quality or safety standards, quality control (QC) analysts inspect or test it. The conclusion of this quality Chemistryck guarantees that the finished item is secure for distribution or sale.

Government Jobs for PhD in ChemistryGraduates

Government jobs scope lies withinside the reality that it is as ample as private jobs for the field. Salary after PhD in Chemistry in India ranges from INR 15- 20 LPA [Source: Glassdoor]. Government jobs after PhD in Chemistry are:

Private Jobs for PhD in Chemistry Graduates

Career options after PhD in Chemistry are as good in the private sector than government jobs. The average earnings for the private jobs for PhD in Chemistry according to Glassdoor is INR 6 LPA. Fresher jobs salaries after PhD in Chemistry in India are:

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Job Opportunities Abroad for PhD in Chemistry Graduates

The jobs after PhD in Chemistry are not just available in India but are also available abroad. Graduates can pass for higher education to grow their possibilities of having a job abroad. They can find jobs in areas like Researcher, Professor, and so on.

Top Companies For Graduates 

Here is the list below of the top recruiters that hire graduates:

• Aditya Birla
• Jaypee Group
• TATA Chemicals
• United Phosphate Limited

 Best Countries For Graduates 

Below is the list of top countries offering job opportunities to graduates:

• New Zealand
• The Caribbean

Various Career Designations Abroad for Graduates

Job profiles that attract graduates to work abroad:

• Project Manager

Famous PhD in Chemistry Graduates

PhD in Chemistry courses are for those aspirants who are passionate about Chemistry and want to take it up professionally. The course offers a degree-based education that helps them set up a career in various areas of the field. Famous people in these subjects around the world are:

• Dmitri Mendeleev
• John Dalton
• Marie Curie
• Har Gobind Khorana

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Roberts group publishes synthetic chemistry research in Science

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/25/2024) – The Roberts group recently published a new paper in  Science that explores enabling the use of a previously inaccessible functional group for N-heteroaromatic compounds.  Science – the flagship journal for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) – publishes groundbreaking research across the spectrum of scientific fields. 

N-Heteroaromatic are an important class of molecules which are key to elements of pharmaceutical, agrochemicals and materials. Efficient and innovative methods to make functionalized heteroarenes are needed to make these critical molecules more readily available. One attractive method for the synthesis of N-heteroaromatic compounds would be the use of a N-heteroaryne – an aromatic ring containing a nitrogen atom and a triple bond. N-heteroarynes within 6-membered rings have been used as key intermediates for synthetic chemists, however after 120 years of aryne research the use of 5-membered N-heteroarynes has remained elusive. Notably, a computational model has predicted these 5-membered N-heteroarynes to be “inaccessible”, meaning they cannot be accessed synthetically due to the excessive strain associated with forming a triple bond within a small 5-membered ring.

The Roberts group hypothesized by applying principles of organometallic chemistry, forming 5-membered N-heteroarynes at a metal center would alleviate strain through back-bonding and allow access to this previously inaccessible functional group.  In a report which was published in  Science , the Roberts group achieved the first synthesis of 7-azaindole-2,3-yne complexes using phosphine-ligated nickel complexes. The complexes were characterized by X-ray crystallography and spectroscopy. Additionally, the complexes showed ambiphilic reactivity, meaning they react with both nucleophiles and electrophiles, making them an exceptionally versatile tool for the synthesis of N-heteroaromatic compounds. This exciting research breakthrough will have important applications in expanding the “chemist’s toolbox” for developing new pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials, and also provide fundamental insights on accessing synthetically useful strained intermediates.

This new work from the Roberts group was enabled by the National Institutes of Health, and by a multitude of fellowships held by the paper’s collaborators. Fifth-year PhD candidate Erin Plasek is supported by the UMN Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship;  fifth-year student Jenna Humke is supported by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program; both Plasek and Humke are supported by Department of Chemistry Fourth-Year Excellence Fellowships; and third-year graduate student Sallu Kargbo was supported by the Gleysteen Departmental First Year Fellowship. For leadership excellence of her research program, Courtney Roberts has been awarded the 3M Alumni Professorship, the McKnight Land-Grant Professorship, the Amgen Young Investigator Award, and the Thieme Chemistry Journal Award in the past year alone.

“It is incredibly exciting to see this work, which started out as a few lines in my initial job proposals, come to fruition because of the exceptional team of students and postdocs behind it. We are delighted to finally share this new functional group for 5-membered N-heterocycles with the synthetic community,” Roberts writes.

Founded in 2019, the Roberts group uses inorganic and organometallic chemistry and catalysis to solve fundamental problems in synthetic organic chemistry related to pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and materials. They have published work related to early transition metal catalysis, photochemical reactions, and inducing regioselectivity in metal-mediated aryne reactions. The group now consists of 14 graduate students, two postdoctoral associates, and one undergraduate researcher from a range of organic and inorganic backgrounds, which allows the team to take a multidisciplinary approach to solving research problems. They value diversity, collaboration, inclusivity, and radical candor in everything they do.

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MSCA PhD student in Computational Chemistry

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The Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in the chemistry field. The department has more than 270 employees and has a turnover of 290 million SEK. At the department's six programs, we conduct very successful research of a high international standard. We have a large number of externally funded research projects, often with international cooperation and we see continued good growth in our subject area. The department has education assignments in engineering programs and master's programs. More information is available on our website . 

The work will be carried out within the Computational Materials Chemistry group and in close collaboration with experimental activities at the Ångström Advanced Battery Centre (ÅABC – https://kemi.uu.se/angstrom/research/structural-chemistry/aabc ), which are both parts of the Structural Chemistry program at Uppsala University.

The PhD project focuses on Multiscale modelling of ion transport and interfacial phenomena in Li-metal polymer batteries and is a part of RIDERS which is a Marie Sklodowska-Curie funded doctoral network with the goal to train 10 Doctoral candidates (DCs). RIDERS research and training program rely on the multidisciplinary expertise of 10 internationally renowned academic beneficiaries and 8 industrial partners (including 3 SMEs) originating from 7 European countries. Please visit the RIDERS webpage for more information.

Duties We are looking for a motivated and ambitious student for theoretical studies of ion transport in solid-state battery materials. For this purpose, the main focus is to develop and apply multiscale modelling methodology to help understand the processes involved in the challenges and electrochemical bottlenecks of Li-metal polymer batteries. This involves modelling of surface and bulk chemical processes for Li-metal batteries based on DFT, semi-empirical methods, MD simulations and FEM cell modelling. See the D03 project webpage for more details.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%). 

Requirements

The candidate must have:

• been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle and 15 credits are an individual project, or
• acquired essentially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad
• degree or equivalent as above in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science
• experience of using computational tools for materials modelling.
• very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Focus will be also be on soft values, such as cooperation skills, ability to take initiative and independence. 

Special eligability requirements for Doctoral Candidates funded by the Marie Sklodowska-Curie programme:

• The applicant recruited in a DN must be a doctoral candidate (i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment). Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.
• The applicants should not have lived or worked in the country where they are being recruited for more than 12 months in the past 3 years. This does not include national service, holidays, or time spent as part of a refugee status application. Indeed, for refugees under the Geneva Convention (1951 Refugee Convention and the 1967 Protocol), the refugee procedure (i.e. before refugee status is conferred) will not be counted as ‘period of residence/activity in the country of the recruiting beneficiary’

Additional qualifications A background within material science is desired, with Physics and/or Chemistry specialization. Experience of electrochemistry and batteries is valuable as is a vast experience of different modelling techniques. 

About the employment The RIDERS recruitment process will be open, transparent, impartial and equitable in accordance with the provisions of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and ensuring that no conflict of interest exists in or arises from the recruitment. The selection of the applicants will be made on the basis of their scientific skills and the relevance of their research experience and academic background, the impact of the proposed training on their researcher’s career and a fair gender representation, according to the following notation criteria: Academic background, Scientific background, Soft skills and Mobility.

The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7 . Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2024-09-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

For further information about the position, please contact: Amber Mace ( [email protected] ) or Daniel Brandell ( [email protected] )

Please submit your application by 31st of May, UFV-PA 2024/1447.

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Florida Poly students stepping into waiting high-tech careers after graduation

Florida Polytechnic University senior Korrie Smith will begin a full-time position as a technical specialist with Sarasota County’s Transportation Department after he receives his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering on Sunday, May 5. He is one of many students who have already secured a post-graduation job in their chosen field.

With a commitment to producing 100% STEM graduates ready to fill high-tech, high-demand jobs across the state, Florida Polytechnic University will graduate more than 200 students on Sunday, May 5 with many beginning full-time positions just days later.

Korrie Smith, who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, will begin work as a technical specialist with Sarasota County’s Transportation Department.

“We will be creating new and improved methods for optimizing transportation and the general roadways, and we have initiatives for cleaning up the coastlines,” said Smith, who interviewed for the position after meeting county representatives at last fall’s on-campus career and internship fair.

“I think I impressed them in the interview and was able to secure the position by the end of last semester. It’s been really rewarding to have that future already planned and know what I’m going to do.”

Among the employers that graduates will be heading to beginning next week are Deloitte, Amazon, American Express, Assist Rx, AEVEX Aerospace, and the U.S. Air Force. Many others are entering graduate programs at Florida Poly and other prestigious institutions around the country.

“I’m joining Berkeley Research Group as a healthcare data analyst,” said Madison Yonash, who will receive her bachelor’s degree in business analytics. “I’m excited to continue my professional development working in the field of healthcare. There will be a wide variety of projects that I’ll be working on, which is very similar to how Florida Poly structures their courses to be project-based. I'm feeling prepared to begin my career with a wide array of tools for data analysis in my belt.”

Allison Pirpich, the University’s director of career services and professional development, said that students are successful when they take an active approach to their career, take ownership of the process, and take advantage of the resources available. These include the technical skills and academic theory learned in the classroom, the industry experience gained through required internships and industry-sponsored capstone projects, networking opportunities at events like company days on campus and career fairs, and Career Services’ direct support like resume reviews, interview practice, and employer connections.

“We find that students who engage with our services are more successful with getting good internships and full-time positions after graduating,” she said. “We think about the student holistically and try to meet them wherever they are, whether that’s at the exploratory phase, ready to apply, or negotiating an offer.”

According to the state’s MyFloridaFuture educational research and comparison tool, Florida Poly graduates continue to earn the highest average salaries among all state universities one year after graduation. 

“Florida Poly gives the students everything they need to pursue the goals they have for themselves and help them be successful,” Pirpich said.

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ASU graduate channels hardship, loss to earn degree with honors

Editor’s note:  This story is part of a series of profiles of  notable spring 2024 graduates .

If you look up the definition of resilience in the dictionary, you might find a picture of Elisha Hernandez.

The new graduate, who is earning her online Bachelor of Science in family and human development with a minor in behavior analysis this spring, has overcome the challenge of a late start on her journey to higher education and the immense grief of losing two children, each during pregnancy.

Those adversities fueled her desire to earn her degree and, in a full-circle moment, one of her classes helped her turn her experiences of loss into hospital reforms. 

Hernandez grew up in Napa, California, part of a hardworking blue-collar family with parents who founded their own plumbing business and valued a strong work ethic. 

Despite enjoying learning, she couldn’t overcome the trials and bullying she experienced in high school, so she opted to withdraw after passing the proficiency examination during her 10th year. Shortly after, she found herself a mother at just 16 years old. 

The following years were dedicated to providing for her young family.

Hernandez worked her way into upper management and director positions despite not holding a degree, all while trying to carve out time to take classes at the local university. 

Although her dream of higher education persisted, rising costs and child care challenges made it seem perpetually out of reach.

“In my particular field, I can only go so far with self-taught knowledge,” she said. “I need credentials, and these credentials require advanced college degrees.”

By 2021 Hernandez's family included her husband, Ismael, and four children: two older sons, Willie and Bradley; a younger daughter, Harmony; and another daughter on the way, Suzy. She would ultimately miscarry.

“I had planned to just focus all of my time and energy on being a mommy, and at that time school wasn’t really on my radar,” Hernandez said. “Losing Suzy was a huge blow.”

Then, less than a year later, they lost another daughter, Addy. 

“I was in complete shock,” she said. “I said, 'I’m just going to focus on school.' In some ways, school helped distract me from anxiety and fear surrounding my subsequent pregnancy with Olivyah.”

The decision to try school again was further reinforced when Ismael, an Uber Eats driver, discovered the Uber and ASU Education Program . Launched in 2018, the program creates an opportunity for qualifying drivers and couriers with Uber Pro status to be eligible to receive 100% tuition coverage at ASU through ASU Online .

“When Ismael found out that it could be given to an immediate family member, he knew he had to reach gold status,” she said.

Although a new graduate, Hernandez has already put her education into practice.

“My Sociology of Health Care class helped me process a lot of the issues surrounding the loss of my babies,” she said. “I learned a lot about infant mortality rates in various countries and what some countries, like Italy, are doing to protect pregnant mothers. Since taking the class, I’ve submitted detailed accounts of my patient experiences (to her HMO). This information was used to inform company-wide policy changes to improve future outcomes for other pregnant mothers.”

Thanks to Hernandez’s efforts, there is now a clear process for informing mothers when their baby has passed away rather than blank stares and soft whispers while waiting for a doctor to arrive; billing department representatives will be better informed before offering congratulations on the birth of a new baby; and health education outreach agents won’t contact grieving families regarding the importance of breastfeeding. 

Today, Olivyah is a healthy 10-month-old, and her big sister Harmony is fully inspired by “the college vibe” to attend school in New York City and become a bestselling author. 

Elisha Hernandez with husband Ismael.

Photo courtesy Elisha Hernandez

With daughter Olivyah. At 10 months old, Olivyah is already a fan of learning!

With 12-year-old daughter Harmony Kirtlink. Harmony dreams of attending college in New York City and becoming a bestselling author.

“Our 12-year-old daughter, Harmony, has had the front-row seat on this college journey with us from the beginning,” Hernandez said. “She flew to Texas for my husband's master's convocation, and she is coming to Arizona with us for my bachelor's convocation.” 

These days, family time looks like a laptop circle at the table where Hernandez, Ismael and Harmony plug in and do homework. Olivyah joins the fun with her anatomy book made of felt and velcro. 

Reflecting on the path from high school dropout to college graduate with honors and a 4.0 GPA, Hernandez is thankful that she didn’t fall victim to her negative self-talk, past experiences or anxiety about what could go wrong. 

“I recognized that this fear-mongering narrative was probably only so strong because I have a higher calling on my life,” she said. “This is the part of my story where I must give glory to my lord and savior, Jesus Christ of Nazareth.”

We spoke with the new grad about her experience with ASU Online and her advice for future students regardless of their path to college.

Question: How did the Uber partnership with ASU help you achieve your personal, professional and/or educational goals? 

Answer: Ismael signed up with Uber Eats so that we could make money to offset our entertainment and gas expenses. We challenged ourselves to be net-zero in terms of our restaurant and excursion costs: Together we would pick up and drop off orders on our way to date nights; our budget was based on whatever we earned along the way.

Then Ismael found out about the Uber scholarship to ASU and that it could be given to an immediate family member. The Uber partnership with ASU has helped me finally finish my bachelor’s degree, but so much more than this, I’m now enrolled in a graduate program and seeking to earn my doctorate.

Q: What was your “aha” moment when you realized you wanted to study the field you majored in?

A: I initially thought about studying psychology. It was on the recommendation of my academic advisor that I consider family and human development as my major of choice. Not only has this path proven relevant to my field, it has given me greater insight into the development of my children and family. The icing on the cake was finding out that by adding a minor in behavior analysis, I could use the classes to complete my elective requirements, and the curriculum qualifies as the Verified Course Sequence requirement to apply for the Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst credential. This is the mid-level credential on my path to becoming a board-certified behavior analyst!

Q: What’s something you learned while at ASU Online — in the classroom or otherwise — that surprised you or changed your perspective?

A: Statistics! I can’t believe I enjoyed statistics! Dr. Kari Visconti does a fantastic job teaching this class. All of her classes are amazing, but if you struggle with math and need to take a stats class, I recommend taking hers. I found myself doing statistics for fun, which is really crazy.

Q: Why did you choose ASU Online?

A: I knew if I was going to be successful in college, it would have to be through online classes. Taking online courses through ASU made it possible for me to study around my busy life including travel. I even completed some homework assignments from a bench at Disneyland. I had a high-risk pregnancy during most of my time at ASU, so attending online meant that I was able to avoid lugging books around a large campus.

Q: Which professor taught you the most important lesson while at ASU Online?

A: Assistant Teaching Professor Bobbi Woods provided instruction on academic research methods. I also gained knowledge on accessing legislative information and current topics under discussion in local and state governments. Armed with these skills, I was well-prepared for a subsequent class where I utilized them to reach out to California state Sen. Susan Rubio. I conducted a recorded Zoom interview with her and produced a video highlighting her efforts on domestic violence issues, intended for future Arizona State University students.

These skills will follow me throughout my life, and I will be able to show my children how to recognize logical fallacies, how to detect biases and how to decode academic and scientific research so that they are armed to make informed decisions.

Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’d give to those still in school?

A: For students who feel like four years is such a long time, I want to remind you that the time is going to pass anyway. Four years is going to happen whether you are in school or not, so you might as well be making those years count for your education and your future. It doesn’t matter when you start, how fast you go, or even how you go. It only matters that you go. 

I would also encourage students to steady their momentum and continue with graduate school. It’s much easier to stay in school when you keep the same routine. 

Q: What was your favorite spot for power studying?

A: When possible, my husband and I enjoy exploring different libraries to study at. Every time we travel, we visit as many libraries as possible. I try to collect library cards from every library I visit. My favorite library so far is the MLK Library in San Jose, California, with eight floors to choose from. Honorable mention goes to the library in downtown Reno, Nevada, which is like an indoor jungle with hundreds of plants, trees and a pond. I loved studying at that library.

Q: What are your plans after graduation?

A: After graduation, I will be attending graduate school, earning a Master of Arts in Special Education – Applied Behavior Analysis from Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. I will be concurrently earning my higher education teaching certificate from San Jose State University, which will allow me to teach at the university level. I also plan to stay at ASU to earn my Doctor of Behavioral Health – Management .

With my husband attending medical school, our plan together is to open a medical and behavioral teaching clinic specializing in treating people with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. 

Q: If someone gave you $40 million to solve one problem on our planet, what would you tackle?

A: One topic that concerns me, particularly in my home state of California, is affordable housing. In my city, a person’s net income must be more than three and a half times the rent amount. With rents in the $3,000-4,000 range, this means families in my town whose after-tax income is less than $126,000 are at risk for homelessness.

With this money, I could create a community land trust, which is a nonprofit organization, that could acquire land for the benefit of the community in areas in need of affordable housing. 

This would look like building a sustainable model of energy-efficient homes on land that is leased to homeowners, with profits returned to the program for further development. Homeowners would work together with the nonprofit to self-govern the developments. This concept would allow people to become homeowners who would otherwise be unable to afford it. 

By building affordable housing in every community, we can also reduce our carbon footprint by cutting down commutes as people can afford to live in the same town they work in.

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