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A Computational Chemist creates software and programs that run simulations, equations, or any other chemistry based research test.This allows for researchers to obtain large amount of data that would otherwise take them longer or be unobtainable due to lack of research equipment. A computational chemist can work at home, the field, and office. Computer chemists can also teach students to work with large amounts of data and research with software.

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I am interested in this field because of the cross over between Chemistry and computer science. I heard about this field of computer science from Mr.Gieseking, my computer science teacher.

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Robert Boyle was one of the first chemists to apply scientific methods to chemistry. This led to the foundation of correct ways to research and apply concepts to experimentation. Computational chemistry derives from research and data simulation, which would not have been possible without Robert Boyle.

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Computational chemists require a bachelors degree, majoring in chemistry, along with a minor in computer science. Research positions require a Ph.D. and additional experience in the field.

A Computational Chemist starting in the field earns an average salary of $55,442 per year.

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These Universitys offer and teach Computational chemistry, where students can work up to a PHD in the field.
Harvard University

Texas A&M

Claremont Graduate University

University of South Florida

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Pros

Flexible places to work at(Home, Office, Field)

Less job competition

Wide range of computer tools to use
Wide range of qualifiable jobs
Have the skill to work with both chemists and computer scientists.

Cons

Low start pay

Requires to be competent in both chemistry and computer science

Phd required for research

Chemistry & Biochemistry, Department of : Loyola University Chicago

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