Being part of the ¾ÅÖÝÓ°Ôº is to be at the heart of a dedicated, forward-thinking and passionate collection of people.
You’ll find opportunities to work in publishing, membership, sales, marketing, communications, technology and finance, community outreach, and many others.
Everything we do, no matter the area, is to support a global scientific community. The groups we work with are exceptionally diverse – from teachers, scientists and academics, librarians and corporates to politicians and the public.
If you share our passion, and would like to find out how you could contribute to a highly successful not for profit organisation, then please get in touch.
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Our commitment to securing the future of chemical sciences is powered by two centuries of dedication.
We support hundreds of thousands of scientists, librarians, teachers, students, pupils and people who love chemistry.
We use our influence to champion the chemistry profession and provide resources that raise standards.
It’s a great place to work – occasionally challenging, always enjoyable and certainly never boring.
I’m so pleased to be part of such a fun and generous community and can't wait to see what projects the future brings.
I really like working at the RSC because of its strong connection with the chemical science community, both in China and around the world. I enjoy what I do as I not only publicise the most up-to-date research results but also help raise the profile of chemistry.
The ¾ÅÖÝÓ°Ôº is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I). Our values are that we are:
- Professional
- Dedicated
- Enabling
- Respectful
Our aim is that our workforce, at all levels, will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give of their best.
We work to create an environment where every employee can develop to their full potential and a workplace which is free of discrimination. We promote dignity and respect for all.
When you work for the ¾ÅÖÝÓ°Ôº, you’re entitled to all these benefits...
During the summer months, we have internships and summer placement opportunities available in teams throughout the ¾ÅÖÝÓ°Ôº. These placements offer undergraduate students and graduates the opportunity to gain work experience that helps toward developing a career in science without working in the lab.
These placements are not always open for applications. To find out what opportunities are currently available and sign up for job alerts, please visit our page.
Science writer internship
If you are a graduate or student under graduate and have a passion for science writing, this placement could be for you.
Our Science Writer placement offers an undergraduate student or graduate with an enthusiasm for science writing an opportunity to gain experience working for two of our publications: and .
This eight week position, supported by the , will provide a hands-on introduction to the complete editorial process from writing and editing to page layout and printing.
We occasionally have opportunities available to graduates looking to start or build upon a career in chemistry. Please visit our page to find out what's available and apply.