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Chemistry jobs; ...turning into an old man's club?
Topic Started: Nov 7 2005, 01:30 PM (258 Views)
Aqua Letifer
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Outlook is grim for us chemical scientists. Don't quit your side job at Domino's quite yet.


http://www.physorg.com/news7944.html


I would usually not put too much stock into such an article, 'cept for the fact that ACS is the source. They prob'ly know better than anyone.
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"The job market for chemical scientists remains depressed for the fifth straight year — though better than for the nation as a whole — but employed chemists have enjoyed solid salary increases, according to the Nov. 7 Employment Outlook section in Chemical & Engineering News. "

It sounds like those who already have their foot in the door aren't doing so bad. So you must really be rollin' in the dough, eh AL? ;)
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Aqua Letifer
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If you think my "foot's in the door", you got another thing comin'. They just let me in 'cause I told them I had to use the bathroom.

No job, no experience. No experience, no job. Part of the same ol' same ol'.
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Things are worse for biologists. :( Thats why I'm doing chemistry, because they are in huge demand (in europe and UK anyway) whereas there are hoards of biology graduates. the RSC has tried it's best (the poor souls) to make chemistry as 'cool' as it can, but the misconceptions remain. . . chemistry is the geek science. :(

"A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident."

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Nov 7 2005, 01:54 PM
If you think my "foot's in the door", you got another thing comin'. They just let me in 'cause I told them I had to use the bathroom.

No job, no experience. No experience, no job. Part of the same ol' same ol'.

But now that you are in, are you in a secure position? Bit scary, I bet. :unsure:
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Nov 7 2005, 02:07 PM
Things are worse for biologists. :( Thats why I'm doing chemistry, because they are in huge demand (in europe and UK anyway) whereas there are hoards of biology graduates. the RSC has tried it's best (the poor souls) to make chemistry as 'cool' as it can, but the misconceptions remain. . . chemistry is the geek science. :(

this is interesting. It seems that we have too many physicists here; students are being encouraged to keep other options open.
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Aqua Letifer
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Hahah not at all, Sue. My position, though awesome, is both without contract (meaning they chuck me as soon as they lose funding) and conditional; I'm out in 2 years whether I like it or not.

Don't worry, Freedom. geeky as it may be, they need us to convert their crude oil, and eventually, to find a replacement once the world reserves start to get low. Our time will come!
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AlbertaCrude
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Interestingly we are experiencing an acute market shortage of biology and chemistry professionals who specialize in soil and water remediation. As for chemists I see nothing but opportunity in the field of nanotech.
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Aqua Letifer
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Bah, nanotech. Sure it's trendy now, but just like the techies of the 90's, their bubble will burst as well. It's a fairly specialized field, and once the lines are drawn with respect to what nanotech can and cannot do, it'll be just like any other field.

If you want me to put my money on something, I say biotech's where it's at.
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AlbertaCrude
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I wouldn't so quick to humbug NanoTech. Specialized and multidisciplinary at the same time- scary! We did a study last year on its applications for environmental science particularly in field of remediation:

ESAA NANOTECH STUDY
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Aqua Letifer
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We did a study last year on its applications for environmental science particularly in field of remediation:


Whatcha mean "We", AC? That sounds interesting! I attended quite a handfull of seminars on nanotech early this year, about the environmental applications of nanotech. Is that the kind of thing you work with?
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AlbertaCrude
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In part yes. Visit: ESAA HOMEPAGE
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Nina
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I totally agree, AC. Ditto for materials science, which can come from chemistry, physics or engineering.
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