Rank the Following Fields in PhD Chemistry from Highest number of Job Positions to lowest Number of Job Positions (in the current job market)

[chaospaladin]

Rank the Following Fields in PhD Chemistry from Highest number of Job Positions to lowest Number of Job Positions: Analytical, Computational, Inorganic, Organic, Physical, Theoretical, Bio-organic, Biochemistry, Materials, etc. Are there any other areas I missed?

Thanks.

[neuroticchemist]

Rank the Following Fields in PhD Chemistry from Highest number of Job Positions to lowest Number of Job Positions: Analytical, Computational, Inorganic, Organic, Physical, Theoretical, Bio-organic, Biochemistry, Materials, etc. Are there any other areas I missed?

Thanks.

Forgive me if I'm misinterpreting the posts I've seen from you recently, but are you planning on applying to specific divisions within programs next year based primarily on how easily you'll find a job afterwards? I can't help but think that that is a good way to ensure you'll be miserable for 5-6 years, if you end up choosing a field that way as opposed to what you actually find interesting and exciting to study.

[chaospaladin]

Forgive me if I'm misinterpreting the posts I've seen from you recently, but are you planning on applying to specific divisions within programs next year based primarily on how easily you'll find a job afterwards? I can't help but think that that is a good way to ensure you'll be miserable for 5-6 years, if you end up choosing a field that way as opposed to what you actually find interesting and exciting to study.

Actually, I am interested in Physical Chemistry. The only reason why I'm asking is because I heard that Physical Chemistry have the fewest job positions available outside of academia. Is this true?

[Eigen]

Completely depends on the area of physical chemistry. Some are really attractive on the job market, some much less so.

[chaospaladin]

Oh I see.

Also who -1 my post? I was just asking an honest question. Geez.

EDIT: Whoever -1 my post really discourages questions from inexperienced people like me.

Edited March 2, 2011 by chaospaladin