R&D in Singapore
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How is R&D is Singapore like? I'm thinking if I should take consider R&D as my career.
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Government pumping alot of money in it but still no significant result out leh...
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R&D that depends
if you are a high flyer
PAy a lot of money .shiok
i got one client who used to worked for NASA
come back to Singapore work as a molecular Scientist
Good PAy,
Stay landed house and car
Company all pay
shiok life sia
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locals wun go far in this industry
cos all hire FT to head the projects
locals are assistants, wash test tubes one -
I dont mind getting good pay everyday washing test tube ...
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it is just money washing down the drain..
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Me waiting to benefit from this thread too.
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maybe some secret R&D ppl is trying to
create a pill that can make elites live forever
thats why pump so much money -
Which area of R&D is doing fine in Singapore?
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what's your interest? maybe i can give u some recommendations. what's ur edu rite now/Originally posted by askxyz:Which area of R&D is doing fine in Singapore?
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good luck in it. U'll need a PhD. The govt is giving funds for the proj, but not for your salary. For me, i'd rather work in hospital, although it's routine work, but at least i've my own free time.
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Starting pay for a degree holder in R&D is roughly how much?
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r n d is only possible if there is substantial barrier to entry(e.g. patents) and supernormal economic profit.
AARRGGGHHHH
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locals wun go far in this industry
On the contrary, the locals are very much welcome to get into R&D. Oepn up any recruit section and you will find R&D jobs that specificcaly look for Singaporeans, and i can assure you these are not "washing test tubes" job!!!
cos all hire FT to head the projects
locals are assistants, wash test tubes one
The problem is that the entry requirements for getting in can be quite high. For a Bach degree you got to have at least a 2nd upper class. How many graduates can can the local R&D centers find who have 2nd upper class & higher? That's the reason why most of the people in R&D are "imported". Btw, a lot of these imported talents are expected to take Singapore citizenship after a few years of
work.Starting pay for a degree holder in R&D is roughly how much?
There was this news report a few months ago that said that the starting pay for a first class Bach degree holder would be $3300.0. From what i know, yes its pretty accurate.good luck in it. U'll need a PhD. The govt is giving funds for the proj, but not for your salary. For me, i'd rather work in hospital, although it's routine work, but at least i've my own free time.
Well, it depends on what "level" you are aiming at. If you are aiming at leading a research project or a research team or even lecturing you definetely need a Phd. But to "get into" the R&D field you dont need one. With a bach degree you can try for positions such as research assistants or even research engineers.
I am actually trying to get into the R&D field myself. There is plenty of scope in it (if you are willing to work hard for it) esp since the government is so keen on making Singapore a R&D hub. Btw, most R&D jobs are on contract basis, so if you are thinking of taking up R&D as a career you better be good or your contract might not get renewed. -
Thanks fox_hound_33 for giving us the information.
By the way, I thought bach degree holder can only get the position of research officer?
What do you think of getting a degree in Master of science? -
Thanks fox_hound_33 for giving us the information. Very Happy
No problem.
By the way, I thought bach degree holder can only get the position of research officer?
What do you think of getting a degree in Master of science?
Well, from what i have seen, Bach degree holders can try for positions of Research Officer, Research Assistant and Research Engineer. I guess the position that you get offered depends on your experience as well as your competency level. There could be other positions like Lab officer or something like that but i am not very sure of it. As for me i am trying for a position as Research Assistant.
Masters got two types, Master of science (Msc) and Master of Engineering (MEng). Both can be done part-time or full-time. If you are looking for a career in R&D i suggest you take up M.Eng. Why? Simple...Msc is more like a course work where you primarily study modules and sit for exams. Project work is limited in Msc. On the other hand in MEng you primarily do a project (Research oriented), the project can go on for atleast a year and a half. In MEng you just need to study 4 modules thats all.
So Msc or MEng depends on what you actually intend to do after completing your masters. -
Everyday I also doing r&d at work, trying to find solutions to make my job easier.
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Thanks again for your input.Originally posted by fox_hound_33:Masters got two types, Master of science (Msc) and Master of Engineering (MEng). Both can be done part-time or full-time. If you are looking for a career in R&D i suggest you take up M.Eng. Why? Simple...Msc is more like a course work where you primarily study modules and sit for exams. Project work is limited in Msc. On the other hand in MEng you primarily do a project (Research oriented), the project can go on for atleast a year and a half. In MEng you just need to study 4 modules thats all.
So Msc or MEng depends on what you actually intend to do after completing your masters.
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Very true what you are saying!Originally posted by ispyyy:Government pumping alot of money in it but still no significant result out leh...
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What will be the various different career paths if I choose Msc or MEng?
Msc is highly generic in nature, meaning its suitable for a variety of careers. Say, in the manufacturing industry, heavy industries like oil & gas, shipping, semicon, pharm etc etc.
MEng is more specific, meaning its suitable for research oriented careers. Say, at AStar, NUS, NTU, biopolis, DSTA etc etc. A few companies do have R&D branches in Singapore like Seagate technology, semens , IBM ect etc. But you will find more R&D jobs in the government sector.
So if you want research to be your career go for MEng, if not MSc.
Btw, the curriculum for MEng and Msc is very different form one another. So better do your "homework" before deciding on one. -
Hey I was thinking if I go into the R&D sector for a few years, will I have difficulty finding a job later since I have the impression that there won't be much relevant experience gained for other industry?
Need advice.
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how true.Originally posted by FireIce:locals wun go far in this industry
cos all hire FT to head the projects
locals are assistants, wash test tubes one
mostly USA rejected ang mohs and chinaman -
can try if u want..
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r&d can make transformers?
TRANSFORMERS LANJIAO CHAO CHEE BYE~~ -
All those who work in the lab has to wash their own apparatus = washing test tubes. So, if u want to go for R&D just go ahead. If u think u want to try other career path juz because u heard that R&D is not good, just remember...
Humans tend to think that life is always greener on the other side. -
Hey I was thinking if I go into the R&D sector for a few years, will I have difficulty finding a job later since I have the impression that there won't be much relevant experience gained for other industry?
Yes, thats pretty much correct. I just spoke to a friend who's trying to get into the industry after being in R&D for about a year and a half. He says people from R&D are at a disadvantage.
Need advice.
Btw, why is everyone taking about WASHING TEST TUBES???????
R&D has got a lot more than just test tubes and lab apparatus.