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Dialogic has mapped out the education and labour market flows for the top sector Chemistry. The research shows that compared to ten years ago, almost twice as many students are choosing to pursue a chemistry education. The largest increase is seen in higher education and at universities. Of the graduated chemists, only 10% to 20% end up working in the chemical sector, while 30% to 40% find employment in other related sectors such as Energy, High-Tech Systems and Materials, Agri & Food, and Healthcare. An equal percentage works in sectors completely outside of chemistry.
The research has also identified topics for further investigation. There is a strong need to obtain a top sector-crossing view of the human capital flows. The observation that graduated chemists transition into various (top) sectors, reinforces the idea that sector-crossing analyses regarding human capital will provide valuable insights. Additionally, there should be more qualitative interpretation of the shifting demands for competencies in chemical professions. Our research primarily looked at demand categories for chemists in chemical sectors. A more qualitative interpretation of potential shifts in demand for chemists or competencies within professions is a relevant enhancement that should be addressed in future research. For instance, what is the role of digital skills in chemical professions?
