Suppose you began your career in organic chemistry (MSc and PhD) but later specialized in analytical chemistry (Dr. Sci.) and conducted research in this field for over 15 years. How would you identify yourself?
1. As an organic chemist
2. As an analytical chemist
Reply by (1) or (2).
I would identify as an analytical chemist since that's the field where you’ve spent over 15 years of research. Although your background is in organic chemistry, your current specialization and experience in analytical chemistry define your expertise. so option (2).
You are an analytical chemist who analyzes the results of organic syntheses well and is a good helper.
As a mainly inorganic and analytical chemist, I don't fit here at all well. I would hope that I'd follow Hatam Safari's description, suitable adapted.
I thing you are an analytical Chemistry because your work became
specifice in analytical field
When Max Weber was criticised for publishing outside his field, he replied, "I'm not a donkey and I don't have a field".
The point is to do what you want to do and what you are good at.
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