Under the sponsorship of the Swiss Chemical Society (SCS), a Young Chemists' Association (Jungchemikerforum) was founded in Basel. It aims to foster better contact between students (undergraduate and PhD) and Post-Docs at Swiss universities and young chemists in the Swiss chemical industry. This idea was first introduced in Basel with the hope that further regional groups will follow.

In 2005, JCF became a section of the Division of Chemical Research of the Swiss Chemical Society. Activities of the JCF include lectures held by young chemists from all relevant fields of chemistry to give students an insight into possible careers. Further, the ContactChemists careers fair is a platform for interested companies to present themselves and describe what their jobs entail as well as for students to meet prospective employers. Monthly meetings and symposia give young chemists the opportunity to present and discuss their scientific work but also to forge new links.

A very important aspect of the JCF is that the activities should not only boost scientific exchange but be an opportunity for young people to get together and enjoy themselves in a more social environment.

Please visit our website for further information on the association, our activities and our members.

Swiss Young Chemists' Association
University of Basel
Department of Chemistry
Spitalstrasse 51
4056 Basel

Phone: +41 61 267 10 34
Fax: +41 61 267 10 05
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