I’m sad to say this will be my last post on the graduate scheme blog, as I have started a great new job on the Chemistry World editorial team.
It’s been a great year overall: I have learned a lot over four rotations – membership sales, science, communications and
Chemistry World. I also got involved in several graduate team projects, including writing for
On This Day in Chemistry, organising lectures at the
Chemistry Centre and helping to run outreach activities at the Cambridge Science Festival. I’m sure all the skills I have picked up along the way will stand me in good ste
ad for my new role.
My last rotation was in the
Chemistry World team, helping to put the magazine together each month. I really enjoyed this, so was thrilled to be offered a position as a science correspondent.
My new role involves writing
news and feature articles – I scour press releases and recently published papers for cool chemistry stories, then interview different scientists about the research and write about it. I’ve also participated in recording the
monthly podcast, and have written some podcasts for the
Chemistry in its Element series. Part of my job is to report from scientific events and conferences, and I am really excited about going to the 2013
Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting in Germany later this month.
Though I’m thrilled to be embarking on a new adventure, I am sorry to have to leave the grad team – and not just because of the delicious cakes at weekly meetings! But I know that lots of grads stay at the RSC in permanent roles, so I’m sure I won’t have to say goodbye anytime soon.
Emma is a past Graduate of Royal Society of Chemistry's Graduate Scheme. To see if we are currently recruiting for the RSC Graduate Scheme click here
I’m sad to say this will be my last post on the graduate scheme blog, as I have started a great new job on the Chemistry World editorial team.
