Is being a chemistry lecturer a good fit for you?
Teaches chemistry to university students. Gives lectures, marks work and often does research too.
What the work involves
- Prepares and gives lectures to university students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and chemical separation.
- Sets and teaches safety rules for handling chemicals and equipment and checks students follow them.
- Marks and grades students' class work, lab performance, assignments and papers.
- Supervises students' lab work.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be curious and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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