The GDCh supports chemists at every stage of their careers. At the heart of this is exchange within a strong community that shares knowledge, provides guidance and opens up new perspectives.
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Qualified career opportunities in academia, industry and public administration offer prospects throughout the entire education chain – for trainees, researchers, specialists and managers.
From guidance when starting your career to detailed income analysis. The GDCh brings together up-to-date information on starting salaries in chemistry, as well as exclusive detailed analyses from the annual income survey for participating members.
On the new exchange platform, ChemCareerCorner, you can start conversations about studying, doctoral research and career paths. The diversity of chemistry careers provides insights into professional profiles, while addresses and contact points provide information on companies, careers in academia, stays abroad, etc.
Mentoring connects experience and growth. Through, for example, CheMento, the GDCh’s mentoring programme, this voluntary exchange is supported and people are invited to get involved – as a mentor or mentee.
Do chemists only work in the laboratory? Far from it.
From research to communications, from application technology to management: career interviews and free posters show the variety of careers available in chemistry.
The Career calendar brings together events organised by the GDCh community on career orientation and career paths in chemistry. On-site or online. Events involving GDCh staff from the Career department are also listed there.
The GDCh offers an extensive range of continuing professional development courses featuring academically demanding and up-to-date content, as well as efficient concepts.
No, the GDCh does not offer a job placement service. However, you can find suitable vacancies via the GDCh job market. We also support you with information on career guidance, a wide range of professional development opportunities and numerous opportunities for professional networking.
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