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Education

 

Careers information for students and postdocs


Here at the RSC we know how difficult it can be to choose your career path. We offer a range of resources to help you find out about different careers in the chemical sciences and how to apply for further study. This page provides links to RSC and external resources as well as advice on how to write CVs and information on interviews and assessment centres, you can also find contact details should you wish to contact us directly. Please note some of this information is only available to members.

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ChemCareers 2008

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Industrial Experience

Work experience, industrial placements and more

Managing your personal development

Information and support for developing your skills

Publications

Publications from the RSC and elsewhere

Careers & Professional Development

We provide a range of careers and professional development support to chemical scientists

Chemistry World Jobs

Search the latest jobs in the chemical sciences

Graduate Opportunities

Posts are for 1 year on a temporary contract, with the opportunity of a permanent position on completion

Working for the RSC

Use your skills and expertise to help us promote the chemical sciences to the academic and scientific community and the general public

Useful links

Awards & funding for students and postdocs

Sources of funding from the RSC and links to external funding bodies.

Benefits for members

Careers Service  Members only restricted content

The RSC has a wide range of resources to help members with their careers

Conferences & Events

Browse events and training, submit details or search the database.

RSC Library

Do you need information on chemical structures, business, analysis or a famous chemist? Contact Europe's foremost chemical knowledge source or visit the RSC Virtual Library.

Related Links

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Search for Masters and PhD courses and scholarships using this website from New Scientist

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Contact and Further Information

Higher Education Specialist
Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA
Tel: +44 (0)20 7440 3334