Å·ÃÀAV

Recently qualified

Find out where your qualifications can take you and access the tools and support available to help you explore your career options, apply for new roles and develop professionally.

Who is it for?

Chemistry students who have recently achieved a vocational or academic qualification and want to understand their options

✓ Å·ÃÀAV membership (any category)

Considering a PhD

Undertaking a PhD can be challenging, exciting and very rewarding but is it the right decision for your career? Access practical advice and tips.   

Who is it for?

Aimed at all membership categories

✓ Å·ÃÀAV membership (any category)

Forging a career in academic research

Pursuing an academic career in research after a PhD is a popular option, but it’s also very competitive. Where do you start with applying for a research role or writing a successful grant application? We offer practical tips, including advice on networking, funding and the skills and experience employers are looking for in this field.  

Who is it for?

Chemical scientists deciding if a career in academic research is the right next move, and what is required to make a success of it

✓ Å·ÃÀAV membership (any category) 

Research careers outside academia

Whether you are considering applying your skills in a lab or another environment, you can access practical information about the options available to you and hear from employers discussing different fields of chemical science.   

Who is it for?

Chemical scientists interested in the industry

✓ Å·ÃÀAV membership (any category)

Exploring careers outside research

Find out about the many different ways you can apply your chemical science skills to roles outside research.

Access information about the options available and get insights from employers.

Who is it for?

Chemical scientists interested in non-research careers

✓ Å·ÃÀAV membership (any category)

Moving into management

Transitioning from technical expert to manager offers excellent opportunities for career progression, but it isn’t right for everyone. Find out whether this is an option for you.  

Who is it for?

Chemical scientists considering moving into management

✓ Å·ÃÀAV membership (MÅ·ÃÀAV and FÅ·ÃÀAV)

Becoming a teacher

Teaching chemistry can be a wonderfully rewarding career. We’re here to help you decide whether teaching is right for you, and showcase the many routes into the profession so you can pick the one that’s best for you. 

Who is it for?

Chemical scientists considering teaching

✓ Å·ÃÀAV membership (any category)

Find out more

Becoming a consultant

Find out how to apply your professional skills and expertise to this career path.  

Who is it for?

Chemical scientists who are interested in offering their specialist services as independent consultants full-time, or alongside their current role.

✓ Å·ÃÀAV membership (any category)

Approaching retirement

As you progress towards retirement, it’s important to consider your options. Our how-to article has suggestions on how to make a successful transition and includes the Chemists’ Community Fund webinar “Retirement in sight”, which also covers financial planning. 

Who is it for?

Anyone approaching retirement

✓ Å·ÃÀAV membership (any category)

Facing redundancy

In today's employment market, careers are subject to abrupt change, and being made redundant is part of many people’s career journeys. Here, you can access advice on how to take positive steps to manage the uncertainty of this transition, including thinking about your skills, what you want from the next phase of your career and how to tap into your professional network.  

Who is it for?

Anyone approaching redundancy or already unemployed

✓ Å·ÃÀAV membership (any category)