Careers
The nature of the job market means that careers advice can go out of date very rapidly. Please use this information as a guide and bear in mind the publication dates.
For the most up to date advice, RSC members can contact our dedicated careers service (link below).
The RSC has a wide range of resources to help members with their careers
2008
Max Whitby made films about science for 20 years, then finally moved into the laboratory. He talks to Yfke Hager
Ana Belén Elgoyhen is one of the winners of the 2008 L' Oréal/Unesco Women in Science awards. Sarah Houlton meets her
Can the UK's Sector skills council for science, engineering and manufacturing (Semta) solve the pharmaceutical industry's recruitment crisis?
Careers: The gardener's chemist
Organic chemist Steve Wailes uses novel reactions in the fight against crop weeds. Susan Aldridge finds out more
Careers: Spinning out of control?
Considering cashing in on your research? Here's what not to do...
Adam Cohen moved from his bedroom electronics laboratory to become assistant professor at Harvard University within ten years. Yfke Hager finds out about his meteoric academic rise...
Multitasking professor Bruce Logan says environmental engineering may help save the planet. Susan Aldridge meets him
Careers: Studying cancer's chemistry
A unique MSc course focuses on the cross-disciplinary know-how needed for a career in anti-cancer drug development. Joe McEntee reports
2007
Where shall we go next?
Careers special: Mini Profiles
Career snapshots
Careers special: Preparing for work
Caroline Tolond is the RSC's advice and guidance services manager. Here, she shares some of her careers advice with Victoria Gill
Careers special: How to work abroad
Yfke Hager finds out how two young scientists achieved their goal of an international career
Careers special: A big award for small reactions
Jeroen Cornelissen's development of nanoreactors from plant viruses is bridging the gap between chemistry and medicine. Yfke Hager asks him about the work that has recently led to ...
Careers special: A foot in the door
Jim Loftus recruits trainees for the world's largest pharmaceutical company, Pfizer. He tells Sarah Houlton exactly what he looks for in an employee
Steve Koonin's curiosity and drive to 'make a difference' led him from academia to one of the world's largest energy companies. Fiona Case meets him
From unlikely beginnings as a botanist, Mark Bell became hooked on formulation chemistry. Sarah Houlton finds out how this shaped a successful business
Careers: Analytical attraction
Adele Patterson is devoted to helping new chemists build their own careers but nothing will keep her out of the lab. Yfke Hager meets her
Joanne Ayre has combined a talent for science with a flair for working with people to develop a diverse business career. Yfke Hager meets her
Graham Ruecroft co-founded a firm that recently earned him his second RSC innovation award.
Adam Walker co-founded bespoke solvent company Bioniqs and is now its CEO.
As a teenager in a small Russian town, Andrei Khlobystov stood out for his desire to be a chemist. He is now making waves in the UK with his nano work, as he tells Yfke Hager
Nick Green loves the varied nature of his job as science policy manager at the Royal Society, which sees him talking to politicians and scientists. Yfke Hager finds out more
Craig Banks is passionate about his research. In his short academic career he has already co-founded a spin-out firm to make cannabis detectors, as Yfke Hager finds out
2006
As a public awareness scientist, Samantha Tang is keen to encourage others to spread the wonders of science. Yfke Hager finds out more
After working in New Zealand, medicinal chemistry tempted Ashley Jarvis back to the UK. He now works in his dream field, as Yfke Hager discovers
Careers: Climbing the academic ladder
The UK National Research Staff Association hopes to smooth the academic path. Katharine Sanderson reports.
Cathy Brookes makes sense of pharmaceutical formulations by analysing fragments of drug degradation. Yfke Hager reports
A thirst for new challenges led chemist Marek Klunduk into a scientific career with the petfood division of Mars.
Careers: The diverse world of regulatory affairs
Davina Stevenson enjoys a career where people's lives and vast sums of money are at stake , reports Yfke Hager.
Careers: From forestry to renewables
David Preskett tells Helen Carmichael how an early career in forestry led him quite naturally to a PhD in chemistry.
Heather Sutherland-Paul started as an analytical chemist but has carved herself a career in sales. She tells Karen Harries-Rees how she managed the switch
Leanne Hart's passion for encouraging people into the chemical industry prompted her to apply to become its young ambassador. She tells Katie Gibb about her year
Careers: Taking responsibility
Anthony Crawshaw talks to Karen Harries-Rees about choosing a career as an analytical chemist in the pharmaceutical industry
2005
An interest in environmental issues has led chemist Tom Henman into a career as a contaminated land consultant. Karen Harries-Rees reports
Sarah Hinsley talks to Karen Harries-Rees about her experiences of teaching in Zambia with VSO
Careers: Electrochemistry in a biologist's market
Matthew Moorcroft talks to Katie Gibb about the benefits of a chemical background
Careers: Opportunity knocks with oil spills
The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation
