/sci/ - Science & Math

OP where are you from? And what's the position?

I'm studying chemistry right now and I feel that's there a real big gap between people that want to do research and those that just want the diploma and a good paying job. Those with that want the good paying job know NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING, that's not in the books. And they even forget the shit that's in the books as soon as the test ends. Don't get me started on the lab work, they're just following orders having no idea what they're doing.

The people that want to do research on the other hand can do that simple test in 5 seconds in their head, because they're actively working with the subject outside classes. They are doing courses years ahead on their own (badly without the knowledge of the former subjects, but it still shows motivation and learns other skills). Those are the people you want, if you want to attract them market it as research position with freedom. The quality of applicants will probably go up.

Also, how's the job market for research positions in chemistry? Do chemists generally get to do drone work like engineers or are they more in the RnD fields?