All Careers articles
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CareersStatements alone don’t make labs inclusive for disabled chemists
Leaders need to provide proactive support to disabled employees making adjustment requests
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CareersA love story: a polymer chemist accidentally falls for rubber
Born in 1950s Moscow, Irene Yurovska faced major hurdles as a Jewish woman but rubber bounced into her life and changed its trajectory forever
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OpinionI was almost robbed of my love for chemistry – but I fought my way back
An abusive lab member made my dream course a nightmare. By speaking up, I’m reclaiming my joy
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CareersChoosing the perfect path to an industrial R&D career
Options abound whether or not you have a PhD
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OpinionWhat can biochemists learn from drama?
How my acting background helps me build my scientific skills
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OpinionThe art of hosting successful chemical plant visits
Hosting visitors is fun and requires a lot of preparation
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CareersThe chemist who commemorates lab discoveries on his body
University of Nebraska’s drug design centre director is communicating his team’s scientific breakthroughs with tattoos and now has 29 on his arm
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CareersStarting a chemistry PhD as a mature student
The benefits and challenges of returning to academia after a period away
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OpinionGoing round in circles over skills
Closing skills gaps in key professional groups requires collaboration between government, industry and educators
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CareersWhy we should stop venerating Nobel laureates
The winners of the Nobel prize in chemistry have all made mistakes – and that’s inspirational
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OpinionA prize better than the Nobel
How a reality check, a little patience and a lot of polysaccharides shaped my scientific journey
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CareersWhy company presentations are irrelevant
But with more consideration for their audience, they don’t have to be
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CareersEmployees need freedom to choose how to work most effectively
This is especially important to ensure neurodiverse employees get the support they need
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FeatureRethinking workplaces for neurodivergent staff
Neurodivergent people often excel in skills highly valued in chemistry. Nina Notman investigates how employers are breaking down barriers and harnessing these talents through workplace adjustments and recruitment reforms
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CareersVan Thi Thanh Ho’s mission to build up sustainable chemistry in Vietnam
She’s driving commercialisation and inspiring new generations of scientists with her passion for green technology
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CareersNavigating parenthood and the return to the bench: A paternal perspective
Advice for how to combine fatherhood with a career in research
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CareersComic book chemistry
The scientists using visual storytelling to communicate their work – and how you can do it too
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CareersEstablishing your independent research career
Writing grant proposals is an important skills to develop – and there is plenty of support you can seek