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PhD position on quantum sensing of biomolecules and their chemical stimuli (P2403) 100%

For the prestigious PhD school of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI), we solicit applications for a paid 4-year PhD student position in the Biomolecular Nano-Dynamics group at the Dept. of Chemi...

PhD PROJECT IN ENDOTHELIAL CELL HETEROGENEITY DURING STROKE

A pre-doctoral position in the context of a KU Leuven competitive 4-year C1 funding project entitled ‘Is the cerebroprotective function of Prdm16 during ischemic stroke mediated by controlling the ...

PhD student position: quantum sensing of biomolecules and their chemical stimuli.

For the prestigious PhD school of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute, we solicit applications for a paid 4-year PhD student position in the Biomolecular Nano-Dynamics group at the Dept. of Chemistry a...

PhD in 3 years: Doctoral Researcher in Nanomedicine Based Cancer Therapy

The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 3,600 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based ed...

PhD Position in Magnetoelectric Nanoparticles for Enhanced Catalysis

PhD Position in Magnetoelectric Nanoparticles for Enhanced CatalysisHave you ever dreamed of controlling chemical reactions using magnetic fields? With magnetoelectric composite nanoparticles actin...

PhD Thesis Student (f/m) on ID06-LVP in the Matter at Extremes Group

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of...

PhD in Electrocatalyst Development for Electrolyzers

About the FSTMThe University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FS...

Biozentrum PhD Fellowships – Winter Call 2024/25

The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the leading life sciences institutes in the world. Its fundamental research embraces a wide range of topics such as biochemistry, biophysics, phy...

PhD Position: Priming Plant-Soil Microbiota Interactions

Employment 0.8 - 1.0 FTEGross monthly salary € 2,770 - € 3,539Required background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of ScienceApplication deadline 06 October 2024Are you eager to learn how soil microbiota protect plants from dr...

Vacancy for a highly motivated PhD Researcher: “Exploring novel approaches to gas chromatography for pharmaceutical analysis”

For a collaborative project between Janssen Pharmaceutica and the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), focusing on the investigation of novel approaches to gas chromatography for pharmaceutical analys...

PhD Position: Condensed Matter Research in High Magnetic Fields with Intense THz Radiation

Employment 0.8 - 1.0 FTEGross monthly salary € 2,770 - € 3,539Required background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of ScienceApplication deadline 29 September 2024Are you passionate about experimental condensed matter physics?...

PhD position on novel mRNA nanotherapeutics against antibiotic-resistant pulmonary infections (P2405)

The Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) at the University of Basel invites highly motivated scientists to apply for the SNI PhD program in Nanoscience.Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global healt...

Doctoral student in theoretical chemistry

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Chemical Science and Engineering The project will combine method development in quantum chemistry, specifically towards open-shell systems, with applied stud...

PhD-student: Non-Hermitian nano-optomechanical networks and their sensing performance

The Photonic Forces group seeks a motivated and talented PhD student working at the intersection of the fields of nano-optomechanics and topological physics. Nanomechanical resonators are versatile...

PhD Positions in Cancer Research

Are you looking for excellent research opportunities for your PhD studies at the forefront of cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg invites international students holding a Master’s degree in (molecular) biology, ...

PhD student position in Optical Spectroscopy of Tunable van der Waals Quantum Materials

The newly-established “Quantum Opto-Electronics" research group of Prof. Tomasz Smoleński at the Department of Physics, University of Basel, Switzerland (https://smolenski-lab.com), is looking for ...

Doctoral Researcher (PREIN I-DEEP Doctoral education pilot), 2 positions

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our universities community has its competitive edges in technology, health and s...

Doctoral / Project Researcher, Developing Peptide Based Diagnostic Techniques

The Detection Technology Group is recruiting doctoral/project researcher for a fixed-term for 16.9.2024 – 8.6.2025 and it could potentially be extended. Employment starts on 16th September 2024 or ...

International Fully Funded PhD Positions in the Life Sciences in Switzerland

*New application deadlines for two open calls per year: November 1 and May 1!Life Science Zurich Graduate School offers more than 100 funded PhD positions. With around 500 research groups and more than 1600 Ph.D. students, the Life Science Zurich ...

Doctoral candidate in the interdisciplinary field of applied sciences and heritage science

Let’s shape the future - University of AntwerpThe research group Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES) of the University of Antwerp (Faculty Design Sciences, Conservation-Restoration), in col...

Design of Lignin-based Bio-composite materials

This thesis will be conducted at two locations: KU Leuven's Materials Engineering Department at Arenberg campus in Heverlee and at VITO's campus in Mol. The student will be part of the Composite Ma...

PhD student in Structural Biology by NMR 100%

How does life emerge from molecules and cells? This is the central question that motivates us. With curiosity and passion, we investigate the entire spectrum ranging from the atom to the organism. ...

PhD position on a biorefinery process to isolate chitin from insects

This position for a PhD student forms part of the research on insect biorefinery being conducted jointly by ‘Insect Production and Processing’ (Prof. Mik Van Der Borght) and the ‘Center for Sustain...

PhD and Postdoc positions in cold molecules/cold chemistry at the University of Basel (Switzerland)

PhD and postdoc positions are available in the group of Prof. Stefan Willitsch, University of Basel, Switzerland. The successful candidate will participate in ongoing experiments and new developments to study interactions, collisions and chemical ...

PhD position in molecular-ion quantum technologies at the University of Basel (Switzerland)

A PhD position is available in the group of Prof. Stefan Willitsch at the University of Basel (Switzerland) on the development of quantum technologies for single trapped molecular ions and their application in precision spectroscopy.Project descri...

PhD student in Biochemistry, Structure and Function of Archaeal Chromatin

PhD student in Biochemistry, Structure and Function of Archaeal ChromatinThe project is aimed at understanding structure, function and evolution of archaeal histone proteins. It is embedded in a dynamic multidisciplinary research group (biochemist...

PhD student for Ni-based model catalysts for dry methane reforming

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, ene...

PhD Position: Implantable biosensors for neurotransmitter monitoring

This doctoral project will be carried out in the frame of a multidisciplinary research project, where expertise in soft-matter physics, nanobiosensing and neurotechnologies is combined with advance...

PhD Student - Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering

Last application date Sep 30, 2024 00:00Department TW11 - Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical EngineeringContract Limited durationDegree Master in EngineeringOccupancy rate 100%Vacancy type Research staffJob descriptionThe research grou...

PhD Student (f/m) on ID10 in the Complex systems and Biomedical sciences

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NOMIS Foundation ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Zurich, Canton of Zürich (CH)
• Salary and research allowance funded by NOMIS Foundation/ETH Zurich
• Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life at ETH Zurich

The NOMIS Foundation ETH Fellowship Programme supports postdoctoral researchers at ETH Zurich within the Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life ...

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Postdoc in preclinical hematology research (m/f/d)

• Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (DE)
• Universitätsklinikum (AöR)

Main topics of scientific projects are: Sphingolipids in cell intrinsic immunity

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Postdoc/PhD opportunity – Receptor Pharmacology of Opioid Peptides

• Vienna (AT)
• Payment will be based on the Collective Agreement for University employee or FWF salary agreement.
• Medical University of Vienna

Join us at MedUni Vienna to explore the pharmacology of circular and stapled peptide therapeutics targetting the κ-opioid receptor in the periphery.

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Faculty and Research Positions, Postdoctoral Recruitment

• Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
• Competitive salary
• Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Study, UCAS

Jointly sponsored by the Hangzhou Municipal People's Government and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences.

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Permanent Researcher Positions for Materials Science

• Tsukuba, Ibaraki (JP)
• Salary description approx. 6M-10M JPY
• National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

NIMS (Tsukuba, Japan) invites international applications from researchers who can conduct research in materials science.

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Tenure-track Associate Professor [Female Only]

• Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan (JP)
• An annual salary system is used, with the starting salary determined by academic experience.
• Nano Life Science Institute, Kanazawa University

Seeking tenure-track assoc. professor for interdisciplinary research in nanoprobe life sciences or related fields at WPI Nano Life Science Institute.

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Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Positions

• Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
• An annual salary plus a start-up fund for research
• School of Sustainable Energy and Resources at Nanjing University

Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Positions in the fields of energy and resources.

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Faculty Positions Open, ShanghaiTech University

• Shanghai, China
• ShanghaiTech University

6 major schools are now hiring faculty members.

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Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions at the CU Boulder BioFrontiers Institute

• Boulder, Colorado
• Salary range will be $95,000 - $175,000 per academic year, depending on faculty rank and experience
• University of Colorado Boulder BioFrontiers Institute

Seeking an innovative and collaborative scientist or engineer to build a globally recognized, interdisciplinary research program.

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Faculty Positions in Westlake University

• competitive salary and a fringe benefits package
• Westlake University

Founded in 2018, Westlake University is a new type of non-profit research-oriented university in Hangzhou, China, supported by public a...

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Call for Global Talents, Recruitment Information of Nankai University

• Tianjin, China
• Competitive salary with research funds
• Nankai University

Nankai University welcomes global outstanding talents to join for common development.

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Qiushi Chair Professor

• Attractive salary packages are offered, negotiable based on individual qualifications and needs.
• Zhejiang University

Distinguished scholars with notable achievements and extensive international influence.

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ZJU 100 Young Professor

• Competitive salary and comprehensive support in housing, research funding, and team building

Promising young scholars who can independently establish and develop a research direction.

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Faculty Positions at the Center for Machine Learning Research (CMLR), Peking University

• Beijing, China
• Center for Machine Learning Research (CMLR), Peking University

CMLR's goal is to advance machine learning-related research across a wide range of disciplines.

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Faculty Positions in Center of Bioelectronic Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Westlake University

• Internationally competitive salary and startup package
• School of Life Sciences, Westlake University

SLS invites applications for multiple tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at all academic ranks.

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Faculty Positions, Aging and Neurodegeneration, Westlake Laboratory of Life Sciences and Biomedicine

• Westlake Laboratory of Life Sciences and Biomedicine (WLLSB)

Applicants with expertise in aging and neurodegeneration and related areas are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Faculty Positions in Chemical Biology, Westlake University

We are seeking outstanding scientists to lead vigorous independent research programs focusing on all aspects of chemical biology including...

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Post-doctoral researcher (m/f/d) in (Marine) Microbial Natural Product Chemistry

• GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Wischhofstraße 1-3, 24148 Kiel, Germany
• The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class 13 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff
• Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)

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Tenure-track/Tenured Faculty Positions in Mathematical Sciences & Energy and Sustainability

• Okinawa, Japan (JP)
• OIST Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

OIST has no faculty hierarchies or departments and provides sustained research funding for your scientific vision.

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Faculty Positions in Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering (BSBE) Thrust, Systems Hub, HKUST (GZ)

• Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
• Highly competitive of international standard and commensurate with qualifications, experience.
• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

Tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor)

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PhD Program

Professor Wender discusses chemistry with his graduate students.

Doctoral study in chemistry at Stanford University prepares students for research and teaching careers with diverse emphases in basic, life, medical, physical, energy, materials, and environmental sciences.

The Department of Chemistry offers opportunities for graduate study spanning contemporary subfields, including theoretical, organic, inorganic, physical, biophysical and biomedical chemistry and more. Much of the research defies easy classification along traditional divisions; cross-disciplinary collaborations with Stanford's many vibrant research departments and institutes is among factors distinguishing this world-class graduate program.

The Department of Chemistry is committed to providing academic advising in support of graduate student scholarly and professional development.  This advising relationship entails collaborative and sustained engagement with mutual respect by both the adviser and advisee.

• The adviser is expected to meet at least monthly with the graduate student to discuss on-going research.
• There should be a yearly independent development plan (IDP) meeting between the graduate student and adviser. Topics include research progress, expectations for completion of PhD, areas for both the student and adviser to improve in their joint research effort.
• A research adviser should provide timely feedback on manuscripts and thesis chapters.
• Graduate students are active contributors to the advising relationship, proactively seeking academic and professional guidance and taking responsibility for informing themselves of policies and degree requirements for their graduate program.
• If there is a significant issue concerning the graduate student’s progress in research, the adviser must communicate this to the student and to the Graduate Studies Committee in writing.  This feedback should include the issues, what needs to be done to overcome these issues and by when.

Academic advising by Stanford faculty is a critical component of all graduate students' education and additional resources can be found in the  Policies and Best Practices for Advising Relationships at Stanford  and the  Guidelines for Faculty-Student Advising at Stanford .

Learn more about the program through the links below, and by exploring the research interests of the  Chemistry Faculty  and  Courtesy Faculty .

Careers with a Chemistry Degree

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Perhaps when one thinks of what they can do with a chemistry degree, they think, "Well, I can go on to graduate school and become a chemist". And yes, they can! But, that's just one of many, many careers options with this degree!

Chemistry degree programs can provide you with the necessary knowledge base and skill set to become successful in virtually any field that's even remotely related in some way to chemistry.

For example, chemistry graduates can be found applying their skills within the areas of environmental consulting, medical science, scientific equipment sales, science communication, teaching or academic research, and many, many other fields.

This careers guide contains detailed occupational information on career paths relevant to this degree. Included are job descriptions, expected salaries, educational requirements and other pertinent information related to these careers. We’ve also included chemistry-specific scholarships to help you pay for school!

Will I Need a Graduate Degree?

With an undergraduate chemistry degree, there are careers you may be able to jump right into. These are typically positions with lower levels of responsibility, often referred to as “entry-level” jobs. Jobs with a higher degree of responsibility will often require further education, training and/or experience to qualify for. This typically includes most teaching, research and consulting positions.

Fortunately, if you are interested in a career that requires further education, an undergraduate degree in this field serves as a great foundation for advanced study, in this and other graduate and professional programs, such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine and Law.

Careers Directly Relevant to a Chemistry Degree

The knowledge and skills you can gain by studying chemistry at the university level serve as an excellent foundation for the following careers (not an inclusive list):

• Agricultural Chemist

• Air Pollution Monitor

• Brewmaster

• Chemical Analyst

• Chemical Engineer

• Chemical Information Specialist

• Chemical Oceanographer

• Chemical Safety Officer

• Chemical Technician

• Clinical Chemist

• Clinical Data Analyst

• Clinical Research Associate

• Clinical Research Coordinator

• Clinical Technician

• Consumer Advocate

• Crime Lab Assistant

• DNA Analyst

• Elementary School Teacher

• Energy Engineer

• Energy Policy Analyst

• Energy Researcher

• Entrepreneur

• Environmental Chemist

• Flavorist

• Food and Drug Inspector

• Food Chemist

• Food Safety Auditor

• Food Scientist

• Food Technologist

• Forensic Chemist

• Forensic Lab Analyst

• High School Teacher

• Industrial Chemist

• Laboratory Manager

• Materials Scientist

• Medical Laboratory Technologist

• Medical Writer

• Methods Development Chemist

•  Military Officer

• Nanotechnologist

• New Food Product Developer

• Nuclear Chemist

• Organic Chemist

• Patent Agent

• Pest Control Technician

• Petroleum Chemist

• Pharmaceutical Chemist

• Pharmacist

• Pharmacologist

• Pulp and Paper Chemist

• Quality Control Specialist

• Regulatory Affairs Manager

• Regulatory Affairs Specialist

• Research Assistant

• Research Chef

• Sales Representative

• Science Advisor

• Science Writer

• Technical Writer

• Textile Chemist

• Toxicologist

• University Professor

• Wastewater Operator

• Wastewater Treatment Engineer

• Water Purification Chemist

• Water Quality Analyst

• Water Quality Control Manager

Please Note: Some of the above listed careers require additional education, training and/or experience. Click on careers that are of interest to you to find out more about the qualifications you’ll need.

What Types of Employers Hire Chemistry Majors?

There are many employers, across many different sectors of industry that are interested in the skills and knowledge of chemistry majors, including:

• Cosmetics and fragrance production companies

• Computer and telecommunication companies

• Pulp and paper companies

• Consulting firms

• Pharmaceutical companies

• Municipal, regional and federal government agencies

• Universities, colleges and schools

• Hospitals & other medical organizations

• Magazines and newspapers

• Environment and pollution control firms

• Fine and heavy chemical manufacturing companies

• Food and beverage production companies

• Mining and metallurgy companies

• Law Firms

• Oil and gas companies

• Plastic manufacturing companies

• Engineering firms

• Industrial inspection firms

• Scientific research and development companies

Transferable Skills You Can Learn

Apart from the technical skills that are specific to a chemistry degree, you will also develop fundamental professional skills through your studies. You can apply these skills to many careers not directly related to the field. These skills include:

• Effective listening skills

• Presentation skills

• Data recording and analysis skills

• Competitive leadership skills

• Ability to work efficiently independently or in a team

• Organizational communication fluidity

What Can I Do with These Skills?

You could apply these skills to a career as a lawyer, a sales representative, a research chef, a small business owner, an advertising consultant…and the list goes on and on! There are virtually no limits to the type of career you can pursue!

While these skills may not “get you a job” in a field outside of chemistry, they will serve as an excellent foundation for gaining the required education, training or experience you will need to pursue these careers.

For example, simply putting “Data recording and analysis skills” on your resume will probably not be enough to land you a high-powered job in corporate law. On the other hand, having that skill and applying it to studying for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), will help you succeed at that test, and eventually become a lawyer.

Average Salary Levels of Chemistry Graduates

The salary you could earn with a chemistry degree varies based on a wide variety of factors, such as:

• The type, size, and budget of your employer

• The discretion of your employer • Your level of education and experience • Your level of certification (if applicable) • The region in which you work  • How much overtime you are able to work (if applicable) • The amount of responsibility inherent in your position • Your level of experience (it’s worth noting that people with several years worth of experience can often earn substantially in their profession more than what’s listed below)

The salary you could earn is also highly dependent on the career field you enter. Below is an overview of the average earnings of people in a few career fields that are relevant to a degree in chemistry. Please note however, that the salary information listed below is meant only to serve as a guideline. In many cases, workers in these fields can earn a much lower, or much higher salary, than what is listed below.

Agricultural Chemist (See “Chemist”)

Air Pollution Monitor (See “Chemical Technician”)

Brewmaster Alberta: N/A Canada: $50,825 (Canada) United States: N/A

Chemical Analyst (See “Chemist”)

Chemical Engineer Alberta: $107,372 (ALIS) Canada: $83,599 (indeed) United States: $86,872

Chemical Oceanographer Alberta: $128,940 (ALIS) Canada: N/A United States: $101,541 (Glassdoor)

Chemical Safety Officer (See “Chemical Technician”)

Chemical Technician Alberta: $62,913 (ALIS) Canada: $45,397 (PayScale) United States: $35,280 (indeed)

Chemist Alberta: $79,450 (ALIS) Canada: $52,160 (indeed) United States: $62,640 (indeed)

Clinical Chemist (See “Chemist”)

Clinical Data Analyst Alberta: $64,360 (ALIS) Canada: N/A United States: $75,687 (Glassdoor)

Clinical Technician Alberta: $77,398 (ALIS) Canada: N/A United States: $51,770 (BLS)

Crime Lab Assistant Alberta: $62,913 (ALIS) Canada: N/A United States: $57,850 (BLS)

Dentist Alberta: $154,564 (ALIS) Canada: N/A United States: $158,120 (BLS)

DNA Analyst Alberta: $62,913 (ALIS) Canada: N/A United States: $57,850 (BLS)

Energy Engineer Alberta: N/A Canada: $91,799 (indeed) United States:$82,839 (indeed)

Energy Policy Analyst Alberta: N/A Canada: $58,882 (PayScale) United States: $65,000 (Glassdoor)

Environmental Chemist (See “Chemist”)

Flavorist Alberta: N/A Canada: N/A/ United States: $63,545 (indeed)

Food Chemist Alberta: $80,949 (ALIS) Canada: N/A United States: $71,780 (BLS)

Food Safety Auditor Alberta: $80,949 (ALIS) Canada: N/A United States: $71,780 (BLS)

Forensic Lab Analyst Alberta: $62,913 (ALIS) Canada: N/A United States: $57,850 (BLS)

High School Teacher Alberta: $73,966 (ALIS) Canada: $58,000 (PayScale) United States: $59,170 (BLS)

Industrial Chemist (See “Chemist”)

Laboratory Manager Alberta: N/A Canada: $63,590 (PayScale) United States: $60,174 (indeed)

Materials Scientist Alberta: N/A Canada: N/A United States: $101,910 (BLS)

Medical Laboratory Technologist Alberta: $77,398 (ALIS) Canada: $67,160 (Glassdoor) United States: $51,770 (BLS)

New Food Product Developer Alberta: N/A Canada: $48,609 (PayScale) United States: $72,294 (Glassdoor)

Patent Agent Alberta: N/A Canada: N/A United States: $116,000 (BLS)

Perfumer Alberta: N/A Canada: N/A United States: $122,084 (PayScale)

Petroleum Chemist Alberta: N/A Canada: N/A United States: $89,142 (Glassdoor)

Pharmacist Alberta: $98,037 (ALIS) Canada: $103,926 (Glassdoor) United States: $124,170 (BLS)

Pharmacologist Alberta: $84,998 (ALIS) Canada: N/A United States: $82,090 (BLS)

Regulatory Affairs Manager Alberta: N/A Canada: $82,478 (indeed) United States: $105,290 (Glassdoor)

Research Chef Alberta: N/A Canada: N/A United States: $54,443 (Glassdoor)

Sales Representative Alberta: $62,683 (ALIS) Canada: $61,624 (indeed) United Sates: $60,340 (BLS)

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If you’re a chemistry major looking for help in paying for school, then you’re in luck! Our scholarships database has Canadian and American scholarships that are specific to chemistry , scholarships for science students in general, and scholarships that are open to any field of study.

Professional Associations for Careers in the Field

To find out more about careers directly related to your chemistry degree, consult the following professional association websites. They offer career-related information, and many have opportunities for student membership, as well as job placement and mentoring opportunities.

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The graduate program provides students with the background and technical expertise required to be leaders in their field and to pursue independent research.

Graduate students’ advancement is marked by entrance exams, coursework, teaching, seminars, oral examinations, and an individual research project that culminates in a thesis dissertation. The thesis research project represents an opportunity for graduate students to make a mark on the world. Working in conjunction with a faculty member or team, individually tailored thesis projects enable students to think independently about cutting-edge research areas that are of critical importance. Thesis research is the most important step toward becoming a PhD scientist, and our program provides an outstanding base with a proven track record of success.

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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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10 Top PhD Programs in Chemistry in 2024

A PhD program in Chemistry can equip you with a range of professional skills and advanced knowledge in the field. With a doctorate in chemistry on your resume, you’ll be able to find prestigious jobs in research labs, industry, academia, or government.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary of chemists and material scientists is $79,760 , and jobs are estimated to grow by 6%  over the next decade, in line with growth prospects for all professions.

Which of the best PhD programs in Chemistry is right for you?

Read on to learn about the best programs, including essential information like tuition, acceptance rates, and whether you can get a degree online or not.

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Top PhD Programs in Chemistry

1. massachusetts institute of technology.

PhD in Chemistry

Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been ranked first in the nation  for Chemistry, so it’s no surprise that this is one of the best PhD in Chemistry programs. The program is flexible because students can choose courses based on their long-term research goals.

• Courses include: Principles of inorganic chemistry, crystal structure refinement, and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Credits: 48
• Duration: 4 years +
• Tuition:  Full funding
• Financial aid: Fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships.
• Delivery: On-campus
• Acceptance rate: 7.3%
• Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

2. Stanford University, School of Humanities and Sciences

Stanford University is one of the world’s leading research institutions with innovative and flexible programs. This chemistry PhD program is world-class with a cross-disciplinary approach, collaborating with various other departments and institutes.

• Courses include: Advanced inorganic chemistry, organic polyfunctional compounds, and chemical principles.
• Duration: 5 years
• Tuition: Refer tuition page
• Financial aid: Research assistantship, teaching assistantship, fellowships, grants, and loans.
• Acceptance rate: 5.2%
• Location: Stanford, California

3. California Institute of Technology, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Caltech’s Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is renowned for its large number of faculty members conducting leading research in chemistry, biochemistry, and chemical engineering. This chemistry doctoral program aims to develop students’ creative and original research abilities.

• Courses include: Bioinorganic chemistry, organic reaction mechanisms, and advanced quantum chemistry.
• Duration: 5.5 years average
• Tuition : $56,364
• Financial aid: Scholarships, grants, work-study, fellowships, assistantships, and loans.
• Acceptance rate: 6.7%
• Location: Pasadena, California

4. Harvard University, The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Harvard University’s faculty in the Chemistry and Chemical Biology division includes several Nobel and Welch Award laureates conducting research in various areas of interest in chemistry. In this PhD program for chemistry, students can pursue interdisciplinary research in various institutes and research centers in the Boston area.

• Courses include: Advanced organic chemistry, materials chemistry, and advanced inorganic chemistry.
• Duration: 5-6 years
• Tuition: Full funding
• Financial aid: Scholarships, research assistantships, and fellowships.
• Acceptance rate: 5%

5. Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

Northwestern University’s Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking that is adaptive, flexible, and practical in the context of the modern world. This chemistry PhD program aims to provide students with a strong foundation in chemistry and valuable exposure to research projects important to wider society.

• Courses include: Organic chemistry, physical/analytical chemistry, and biological chemistry.
• Financial aid: Fellowships, graduate assistantships, and loans.
• Acceptance rate: 9.3%
• Location: Evanston, Illinois

6. Yale University, Department of Chemistry

Yale is one of the most acclaimed universities in the world, with a diverse student population, including 22%  international students from a total of 115 different nations . This flexible PhD chemistry program allows students to choose their areas of study based on their research subjects rather than maintaining a rigid course list.

• Courses include: Fundamentals of transition metal chemistry, bioinorganic spectroscopy, and organic structures & energetics.
• Financial aid: Stipends, fellowships, and grants.
• Acceptance rate: 6.5%
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut

7. The University of Chicago, Department of Chemistry

The chemistry department was one of the University of Chicago’s first departments to be inaugurated and currently has a strong faculty in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry, as well as interdisciplinary studies. This is also one of the most flexible Chemistry PhD programs in the country, allowing you to study from different departments as well as giving you the freedom to choose your areas of study.

• Courses include: Complex chemical systems, chemical biology, and chemical dynamics.
• Tuition : $63,936
• Financial aid: Fellowships, research assistantships, health insurance, grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans.
• Location: Chicago, Illinois

8. Princeton University, Department of Chemistry

Princeton University’s prestigious Frick Chemistry Laboratory encourages faculty and students to conduct collaborative and interdisciplinary research in the field. This doctorate degree in chemistry encourages students to pursue individualized studies and conduct original research in specific areas of chemistry.

• Courses include: Advanced quantum chemistry, biophysical chemistry, and synthetic organic chemistry.
• Tuition : $57,410
• Financial aid: Assistantships, fellowships, work-study, veteran benefits, and loans.
• Acceptance rate: 5.6%
• Location: Princeton, New Jersey

9. The University of California, Berkeley, College of Chemistry

The University of California was founded with a vision for a better future and is well-known as a pioneer in various areas, including diversity and free speech. This graduate program offers three concentrations: physical chemistry, synthetic chemistry, and chemical biology.

• Courses include: Chemical kinetics, coordination chemistry, and organic reactions.
• Tuition : $14,476
• Financial aid: Fellowships, teaching assistantships, research assistantships, grants, and loans.
• Acceptance rate: 17.5%
• Location: Berkeley, California

10. Cornell University, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Cornell’s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology has a history of discovery and innovation and boasts Nobel laureates as well as National Academy Members among its faculty. The TATP (Teaching Assistant Training Program) is an integral part of this PhD program, and a satisfactory performance in this program is a mandatory part of the doctorate.

• Courses include: Engineering general chemistry, principles of organic chemistry, and physical chemistry of proteins.
• Financial aid: Teaching assistantship, research assistantship, fellowships, grants, stipend, and health insurance.
• Acceptance rate: 10.7%
• Location: Ithaca, New York

What Do You Need To Get a PhD in Chemistry?

To be admitted as a PhD candidate , you’ll generally need a master’s in chemistry or a related field. As part of the application process, you’ll typically need to submit academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and a personal statement or research proposal.

Other documentation may be required depending on the program you want to apply for, so check the requirements with the admissions office.

Most PhD in chemistry programs involve a mix of coursework, which may cover chemistry courses and related sciences, and a research thesis or dissertation.

To earn your doctorate in chemistry, you typically also need to participate in seminars, pass oral and written exams, and complete a teaching assistantship.

Preparing for a Chemistry Doctorate Program

A PhD in chemistry is a technical, relatively-difficult advanced degree, so it’s important to prepare well to get the best results. Ahead of commencing, or even applying for the program, familiarize yourself with the latest developments and research in the field.

It can be a good idea to join professional associations, take advantage of other networking opportunities, and seek out extra-curricular activities in the field. Practical experience can also be very valuable, so try to work in a lab if possible.

Things To Consider When Choosing a Chemistry PhD Program

There are a range of chemistry doctorate programs offered by different institutions and covering several different concentrations. Before choosing the right program for you, it’s important to carefully consider your interests, passions, and career goals in order to decide on your preferred area of study.

From there, look for strong programs in this discipline with renowned faculty specializing in your area of interest.

Other key factors to consider include the following:

• Mode of delivery: on-campus, online, or hybrid
• School location, accessibility, and affordability to live in the area if you’re planning on studying on campus
• Program costs, including not only tuition but also fees and other expenses
• Financial aid options

Why Get a Doctorate in Chemistry?

A PhD in chemistry is one of the most in-demand and highest-paying PhDs . Graduates with a PhD chemistry are highly employable, with most finding roles in private industry. According to Duke University , from their 242 candidates, 118 were employed in business/industry, and Boston University  also tells us that most PhD Chemistry holders are employed in the private sector.

The benefits of studying for a doctorate in chemistry include:

• High level of prestige
• Many chemistry PhD programs are fully-funded or offer access significant to financial aid
• Wide range of job prospects in academia, research, and management
• Access to senior leadership positions and opportunities to manage research projects

Jobs you can land with a PhD in Chemistry include:

• Post-doctoral Research Assistant ( $52,672 )
• Chemical Materials Scientist ( $130,008 )
• Professor of Chemistry ( $94,914 )
• Development Chemist ( $59,802 )
• Director of Research ( $107,150 )

The tuition for a PhD in chemistry can range from $10,000 to $70,000 based on various factors, with public schools being much more affordable than private schools. On top of tuition, you also need to consider other expenses, such as fees, study materials, and living expenses. However, many chemistry doctorates offer scholarships, grants, and even full funding.

For most programs, you’ll take around five years to complete a chemistry PhD when studying full-time. However, it can take up to seven years or even longer in some cases.

What Skills Do You Gain When Doing a Ph.D. in Chemistry?

You’ll build a range of advanced skills as part of a PhD in Chemistry program, most notably:

• Research skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Mentoring and teaching skills
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills

PhD in Chemistry FAQs

How long does a phd in chemistry take.

A PhD in Chemistry takes five years to complete on average, though the duration can typically be anywhere between three and seven years.

Which Field of Chemistry Is Best for a PhD?

There is no single field that is best for a PhD in Chemistry. The best option for you will depend on your preferences, interests, and career ambitions. Common specializations include organic,         inorganic, physical, analytical, and computational chemistry.

What Can You Do With a PhD in Chemistry?

A PhD in chemistry is typically considered the most advanced degree in this scientific field and opens up a range of positions in academia, research, and the private sector. Positions for graduates with PhD doctorates include lecturers, professors, research leaders, environmental scientists, and materials scientists.

Is It Hard To Get a PhD in Chemistry?

Given that chemistry is a highly technical field and a PhD is an advanced degree, it’s not surprising that a PhD in chemistry is an in-depth, involved, and relatively-challenging degree. There’s no denying that you’ll need a background in the field and a certain degree of dedication to earn your doctorate in chemistry, but it’s certainly not impossible with some hard work and a little passion!

Key Takeaways

A PhD in chemistry is a valuable, advanced degree that opens up a wide range of career prospects, including senior-level positions in research, industry, and academia. There are a number of high-quality PhD programs in chemistry offered by renowned institutions across the country, covering a range of disciplines and including both on-campus and online programs .

Be clear on your areas of interest and career objectives, do your research to choose the best program for you, and you can’t go wrong!

For more options, look at our guide to the best online PhD programs , or if you’re ready to start preparing your application, check out our ultimate grad school test guide .

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Lisa is a full-time writer specializing in career advice, further education, and personal development. She works from all over the world, and when not writing you'll find her hiking, practicing yoga, or enjoying a glass of Malbec.

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You are a chemist and you have successfully completed your studies with a PhD. Your focus is on one of the following specialist areas: Organic, inorganic, macromolecular, technical, physical or analytical chemistry, food chemistry or biochemistry.

You are open to everything that's new and enjoy scientific and technical challenges, which you approach with purpose and solve creatively with your own ideas. You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment and understand how to lead a team to achieve the best results. You can also communicate self-confidently and convincingly in English. You view business travel as an opportunity to further develop your linguistic and intercultural skills.

You can join us here!

You will start in one of the three global research areas.

In Advanced Materials & Systems Research we create solutions with new functional materials and systems for the automotive, construction, detergent and cleaning agents, water and wind industries.

In Process Research & Chemical Engineering we develop new and improve existing processes for the manufacture of base chemicals, intermediates and fine chemicals. We are also seeking alternatives to the raw material of crude oil and we are working on energy conversion and storage.

In Bioscience Research we seek new ways of increasing agricultural productivity and meeting the need for healthy food using biotechnological methods as well as research in new crop protection products, making sure our solutions meet the highest standards in human and environmental safety.

Which responsibilities can you expect?

You can expect challenging tasks in research and product development with a high level of personal responsibility. From the outset you will be collaborating scientifically in a specific research project and will typically start directly as a laboratory manager in research and will functionally lead a laboratory team.

Your job focusses on scientific project management with regular commercial evaluation of the research project entrusted to you, together with the registration of patents.

You will receive on-the-job training in a committed, competent team.

An essential part of your work will be intensive collaboration with internal partners from research and development, marketing and production in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams. You will also take charge of international research collaborations, depending on the project.

Your opportunities for development

We offer excellent framework conditions and development opportunities. As well as the traditional role as a laboratory manager there are many other employment opportunities for chemists within BASF such as applications engineering, quality management, product safety, environmental protection, production, sales, patents, knowledge management, technology and innovation scouting, communications, and human resources. In addition to that is the possibility for a scientific expert career.

By starting off in research you can become familiar with many of these possible future development roles.

You will be able to discuss your next career steps with your supervisor. Many continuing education and training measures are available to support you in your plans.

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Post-Doctoral Associate in Computational Chemistry

Apply now Job no: 532981 Work type: Post Doc Associate Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Physical/Mathematical Sciences Department: 16120100 - LS-CHEMISTRY-GENERAL

Advertised: 04 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:

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