Planning a scientific career?

What it might look like?

In the lab? In the “field”?

“customer” facing

Branch out or

change direction…

Along the way?

Staying up

to date and

relevant

Professional development

Primary

qualification

Further

qualifications

Experience

Variety of experiences

Network

Professional Organisation?

Professional associations?

The overall aim of the RSC is to promote

and advance the chemical sciences.

bring professionals

together.

Member networks

• 35 Local Sections (UK and Ireland)

• 15 International Sections

• Early Career Network

• Student ChemSoc Network

• MyRSC

Scientific networks

9 Divisions

Analytical, Organic, Dalton, Faraday, Industry &

Technology, Chemistry Biology Interface, Materials,

Education and Environment, Sustainability & Energy

73 Specialised Interest Groups

Biotechnology, Electrochemistry, Environmental

chemistry, Coordination chemistry, Fluorine

chemistry, Water science forum…

Careers service

In-house team

CV guides

Recruitment process advice

Careers hubs

ChemCareers

Virtual careers fair

Chemistry World Jobs

Regional Steering Group

Local Sections

Divisions

Conferences, symposia

Careers hubs

Funding and awards Calendar year membership

1 year @ €24

2 years @ €43

3 years @ €62

CChem

Local presence