Nanyang Technological University Reviews

Pros

Research environment
Research facilities
Flexible working hours

Cons

Too many Chinese
Professors are not as competent as in the US

Pros

A good place to conduct research, good flexibility on working hours and job scope.

Cons

Poor salary, bonus and benefits.

Advice to Senior Management

Increase the salary, benefits and growth opportunities for grassroot research staff to attract and maintain the best research minds.

Pros

good environment? good experience, good communication

Cons

limited information, not suitable for senior engineer

Pros

Allows flexible time management and gives opportunity to lead the project. Wide range of exposure to the domain of interest.

Cons

Less competitive compensation package in existing Singapore market. Needs to be self-driven and highly motivated to keep project going despite lack of results.

Most of the projects are driven in silos and there is little collaboration between teams which may have been working on the same product across different faculties.

Advice to Senior Management

While trying to steer and manage projects, it is important to work with the research folks hand in hand to impart and transfer important domain knowledge. It is also essential to leverage/work with closely with counterparts to achieve success.

Pros

Highly competitive pay scales for expatriate faculty and tremendous support for research aligned with the Singapore governments agendas; also travel gateway to Asia and Australia.

Cons

Weak leadership fails to communicate effectively or openly; educational research constrained by conservative system unwilling to embrace innovations; no recognition or regard for mentorship.

Advice to Senior Management

Respect, transparency, and open-mindedness are challenges that remain unaddressed by the institution's leadership. A powerful research infrastructure critically relies on these qualities.

Pros

Great environment for studying and pursuing research.

Cons

Singlish is used mainly by Singaporeans.

Pros

Friendly environment, Relaxed working environment, but also depends on your supervisor. Flexible working hours, good for people looking for stable life.

Cons

Little competition means little pressure for improvement. Not a good place for fresh graduate, although many fresh graduate opt for project office here.

Advice to Senior Management

Can provide more compensation and benefits to staff, including project officers. Be more competitive and efficient in current job market.

Pros

World famous, good facilities, beautiful enviroment

Cons

No good supervisors, no good culture

Advice to Senior Management

hire more western professors

Pros

Good freedom, Lots of new opportunities

Cons

Compensation somewhat lower, Cost of living is high

Pros

my boss is good, he is smart and give me lot of freedom on research.
people around me all work very hard.

Cons

But there are lots of pressure on paper publication. The salary is too low. I should have negotiated in advance