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Bench & Cubicle
Musings on working in the chemistry enterprise: An advice column by Chemjobber
Chemists’ employment outlook 2022
Chemjobber says industrial chemists have almost unprecedented job prospects, while academics could be facing greater challenges than ever
December 17, 2021
How to design the perfect career panel
Don’t invite your friends—pick panelists that point young people toward the diverse future of chemistry
November 26, 2021
Chemjobber on stress dreams about work
How our minds deal with a tough week at work, even while we’re sleeping
October 13, 2021
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Want a promotion? Chemjobber says to take the initiative now
Changes in the job market offer a chance to be the boss
September 18, 2021
Chemjobber’s mailbag: remote work, leaving academia, and age discrimination
Chemistry blogger answers readers’ questions in this edition of Bench & Cubicle
August 24, 2021
Chemjobber discusses how to send a cold email
Lessons from Anthony Fauci’s pandemic correspondence
July 18, 2021
Chemjobber on how to deliver bad news
Be prepared to say what happened and why, and offer solutions
June 15, 2021
What to do when everything is the same at work
Options include changing jobs or finding ways to incorporate novelty into your current role
May 12, 2021
How to get the most out of informational interviews
Use these casual conversations to guide your career exploration and grow your network
April 18, 2021
The bitterness of failure in the lab
How to change our perspective on enduring hardships in science
February 28, 2021
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How the pandemic changed the industrial chemistry workplace
Whether employers like it or not, remote working and flexible hours are here to stay
January 27, 2021
What’s in store for the 2021 US chemistry job market? Chemjobber offers his predictions
Hopeful vaccine news may get us on solid footing again in both academia and industry
December 18, 2020
Chemjobber's letter to his daughters about career choices
Choose a field you love, and be prepared to break down gender and racial barriers
November 10, 2020
Are you a replaceable employee?
Or is it time for employers to reevaluate how they measure their employees?
October 13, 2020
It’s time to reenvision the faculty hiring process
Chemistry can learn lessons from the academic hiring practices of other disciplines
September 26, 2020
Communicating in the socially-distanced workplace
How will we talk to one another once we’re all back in the office?
July 14, 2020
How to support and promote Black chemists
It’s time to listen to their struggles and help advocate for their careers
June 10, 2020
Want a faculty position? Get ready to wait
Use this time to prepare for when the academic job market comes back
May 10, 2020
Get ready for a potential chemistry job crisis
Whatever COVID-19 does to chemical employment, it’s wise to start preparing your career emergency kit
April 10, 2020
Your new job sucks. Now what?
Chemjobber on how to keep moving toward your career goals
March 17, 2020
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Is it OK to renege on an offer letter?
Chemjobber on what you shouldn’t accept unless you’re sure you want the job
February 11, 2020
Tapping into your inner focus
Chemjobber on how carving out time for intense concentration can help your career
January 15, 2020
How will the US chemistry job market look in 2020?
While a recession doesn’t appear imminent, some sectors may experience a slowdown
December 11, 2019
Layoffs on the mind
Chemjobber on how to not lose your identity in an uncertain economy
November 12, 2019
Does taking a vacation stress you out?
Chemjobber on the challenges of taking time off
August 20, 2019
What is a chemistry job?
If you’re looking for a right answer to this question, you’re not going to find it
July 12, 2019
Chemjobber’s mailbag: Business cards, interviewing etiquette, and more
Chemistry blogger answers readers’ questions in this edition of Bench & Cubicle
June 17, 2019
Will robots kill chemistry?
Chemjobber examines how computers and automation are likely to shift chemists’ jobs
April 10, 2019
The ultimate lab partner
Chemjobber reflects on what being in a relationship while in graduate school taught him
February 13, 2019
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Chemjobber on when and how to say no
The struggle is real, but the best way to respond is with sincerity
January 16, 2019
Predictions for the US chemistry job market in 2019
Even as signs of a slowdown start to creep in, now is still the best time to look for a new job
December 16, 2018
Jealous of your peers? How to stop comparing yourself to others
Chemjobber on how to turn your professional envy into a healthy dose of motivation
November 13, 2018
Is your adviser a micromanager? When to take your experiment undercover
Chemjobber weighs the pros and cons of doing your science in stealth
October 10, 2018
Catching up with old friends at conferences
The value of meeting face to face is something that social media just can’t replace
August 17, 2018
The unwritten rules of sharing in the laboratory
Chemjobber on when hoarding chemicals and lab equipment becomes a problem
July 10, 2018
Chemjobber’s mailbag
Chemistry blogger answers reader questions on job hunting, changing grad schools, and more in this edition of Bench & Cubicle
May 16, 2018
What to do when an ill-fated project just won’t die
Chemjobber on slaying the zombie project
April 13, 2018
How to know whether a second postdoc is right for you
Chemjobber reviews what chemists should consider when deciding whether to take an additional postdoc
December 13, 2017
Dealing with a difficult boss
Chemjobber on when good scientists don't make good managers
February 15, 2017
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Trading sleep for results
Chemjobber on fighting the temptation to work long hours in the lab
January 11, 2017
