Academic Careers
Are you a chemistry graduate student or post-doctorate interested in pursuing a career in academia? The following resources will help you get on the right path.
- Academic Employment Guidelines
Refer to these guidelines for grad students and postdocs, part of the ACS Academic Professional Guidelines, a listing of recommended standards for the roles and responsibilities of college faculty. - Postdoctoral Workshop for Prospective Chemistry Faculty
A workshop for postdocs pursuing a faculty position in the chemical sciences at a four-year college or university. - eBook: 10 Tips to Get an Academic Faculty Job
Convince a panel of professors that you're qualified to lead a research project, teach courses, and become a valued colleague.
Get an in-depth look at academic positions in chemistry through this guide, which includes guidance on preparing curriculum vitae, research proposals and a teaching philosophy statement.