Career prospects
After graduation, you will be ready for various positions related to sustainable and circular chemistry either in academia or industry.
Academic Careers
The programme actively prepares you for a research-based career in a multidisciplinary environment. We expect many of our students to pursue with a PhD either in or outside Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 after which they can continue a career in academia or find positions in (international) companies.
Non-academic Careers
Graduates of our programme can apply for jobs in different areas, for example as;
- Scientist at small to medium sized companies, such as Avantium, Ioniqa, Skytree and other startups.
- Researcher at multinational research laboratories such as Amolf, DIFFER, Max-Planck Institute, FOM, Holst Centre and TNO.
- Group leader in large international companies such as ASML, Akzo Nobel, Bayer, BASF, DSM, Johnson & Johnson, Ketjen, Nobian, Nouryon, Philips, Shell, Unilever.
- Analyst or manager at banks or financial institutions.
- Teacher in secondary or higher education.
- CEO at their own startup company.
I am happy with the coming of this new Master鈥檚, since it empowers students to make a valuable contribution to solving the biggest challenges of our generation. We need graduates trained for these transitions.
Career Services
UU Career Services offers training related to career orientation and job application skills; examples include writing an application letter and CV and participating in a job interview. You can find more information about career services on UU Career Services for Dutch students or UU Career Services for international students.
Careers Day
Once a year Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 organises a . The Careers Day offers the opportunity to sign up for workshops and trainings, and to meet recruiters at the careers fair. It鈥檚 also possible to join a job application training or have your resume checked.
Bring your knowledge to life in the classroom!
Do you want to inspire young people and do something that truly matters? Become a teacher by completing the one-year Leraar voorbereidend hoger onderwijs (LVHO) after your Master鈥檚 degree. You鈥檒l be qualified to teach in all levels of secondary education (vmbo/havo/vwo), mbo and adult education. Please note that the programme is in Dutch.
Discover the possibilities of LVHO
During the LVHO programme, you鈥檒l learn how to explain complex topics in a simple way, challenge students to think critically, and create an inspiring learning environment. With practical experience and didactic training, you鈥檒l develop the skills to convey knowledge in a lively and accessible manner.
Hybrid teaching
Want to combine teaching with another job? You can! As a hybrid teacher, you might work in the corporate sector as well as in the classroom. This way, you will help students understand the theory but also show them how things work in practice. It keeps your work dynamic and varied.