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Occupation:
Electrochemist
(This is an Electrochemist experimenting.)
Chemistry related:
Electrochemists search for ways to utilize energy sources,
such as water and fuel. They use high-tech scientific equipment
and develop experiments that study electric reactions the
are dependent on chemicals. Included
job descriptions:
* Use chemistry to understand
why chemical compounds behave the way they do.
* Study the components of solid, liquid, or gas mixtures.
* Examine the chemistry of electrical and electronic things.
* Develop methods and equipment, such as batteries to make
and study chemical compounds
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Study mainly inorganic chemistry.
* Study the physical characteristics of matter to better understand
the fundamental principles of chemical structure and behavior.
* Guide research by eliminating non-feasible options and highlighting
those with the best chance of success.
* Develop analytical instrumentation and related analytical
methods.
* Write reports on experiments and publish articles in scientific
journals.
* Lecture and supervise students.
Educational Background:
BS, MS, or Ph.D.
Salary:Electrochemists
with a BS- $33,600; MS, $45,000-$48,000; and Ph.D. $70,000-75,600
depending on skills and experience.
Working Conditions:Electrochemists
work in research and development teams. They work variable
hours in offices, laboratories, and classrooms. Depending
on their specialty area, they may be required to put in long
hours. Those employed in research facilities, industrial plants
or hospitals may be required to work in shifts. Since they
use complex, high-tech scientific equipment to mix chemicals
and test their effects, they must use safety precautions when
conducting experiments.
Job Outlook:With
further education, Electrochemists can move into related professional
occupations such as medicine, law and engineering, along with
other areas of chemistry. Some go on to become scientific
writers and even journalists.With experience, they can
move into move managerial and supervisory
roles, training junior level scientists and guiding the work
of research assistants. According to several online sources,
job prospects range from fair to good for persons holding
degrees in Electrochemistry. However, most employers are looking
for people with advanced degrees, such as MS and Ph.D. With
the number of career paths an Electrochemist can follow, the
prospects for employment look good even with the economy down.
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Bibliography
Chemical &Engineering News, http://pubs.org/cen/coverstory/8047employment2.html.
(December
13, 2002)
Schools In the USA-CareerCenter,
http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/careerprofiles
details.cfm?carid=371
(December 13, 2002)
Wilbraham, Anthony C. et al. Chemistry.New York:Addision-Wesley,
2000.
Ardley, Neil. Dictionary of Science. New York: Dorling
Kindersley, 1994.
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