<p>I've read a lot here on the difficulty of getting a position in a 4 year university after getting a phd in humanities but what about engineering (specifically chemical)? Also what jobs could engineers who hold phds have that aren't academia (and how hard would it be to get them/how much do the pay)?
Thanks!</p>
<p>no one??
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<p>well, i hope to go into chemE academia or just chem, and it is extremely competitive if you want a research university faculty position. so much depends on who you know and how you plan out your steps. there is hardly any room to turn back. basically, you need a great publication record during ur Ph.D and post-doc, likely 3-4 publications in a high impact factor journal. you will also need to be working in a hot field, and find an advisor who has sent a few graduates into academia as well.</p>
<p>Thanks for the heads up cherrybarry :)</p>
<p>Teaching positions are universally hard. There aren't many new schools popping up that need professors. Some engineering departments are expanding but the rate is still insignificant compared to demand.</p>
<p>Therefore, most engineering phd's get jobs in industry, where they're better off, for the most part. Pay depends on a lot of factors.</p>
<p>You might want to check out the websites professional societies. E.g. <a href="http://www.aiche.org/%5B/url%5D">http://www.aiche.org/</a></p>
<p>And of course, "Talk to your professors." (tm)</p>
<p>Thank you both of you. Yes I'm definitely planning on talking to my professors once I get back to School.</p>