What Are the Jobs for a PhD in Chemistry?
Several chemistry sub-specialties exist for graduates pursuing the Ph.D. degree. Biological chemistry, inorganic and organic chemistry and physical chemistry are several of the major options. Graduates of Ph.D. chemistry programs have many job options including many in the area of teaching, research and development. Chemist Individuals with Ph.D. degrees in chemistry are hired by government and private-sector companies that conduct chemical research and design. As a research and design (R&D) chemist, you’ll work in a private office or laboratory experimenting with chemical reactions and mixtures. Production chemists take the work of the research chemist and help turn it into a large-scale manufacturing effort. Examples of well-known companies that hire chemists include Pfizer, Dow Chemical Company, and Proctor and Gamble. The average annual salary of a research chemist in the United States is around $79,000 according to updated January 2010 data from PayScale.com. College Professor Pro
