Nanyang Technological University Reviews in Singapore, Singapore Area

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

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

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

Pros

Enter to grow knowledge; Great campus life; Rich resources; It is definitely fine place for me to get the knowledge and skills for my future career.

Cons

I am hoping there can be more guidance on my research project. Moreover, the research should be more related to industry and human healthcare.

Advice to Senior Management

Overall, I am satisfied with the life here. Inspiring, challenging, thrilling. I am hoping the college can open more positions for those who are interested in doing research.

Pros

- Flexible working hours
- Friendly, cordial and harmonious working conditions amongst the lower management, but can't be said for the upper management

Cons

- The pay given is slightly below that of the market rate
- No oportunity for career development and growth
- Lack of channels and avenues to communicate with the higher authorities
- Too much paper work, could be stream-lined

Advice to Senior Management

Be more transparent with regards to administrative and financial matters
Be more willing to accept the views and ideas of the staffs

Pros

Good global ranking of the university.

Cons

Lack of conference travel funding. Poor welfare for PhD students.

Advice to Senior Management

You must cater more for the welfare and the professional growth of the postgraduate students. Do not treat them as slaves. There is no career development service for postgraduate students. There is also a lack of conference funding and an unhealthy emphasis on high SCI-impact factor publications.

Pros

Good job for administration people but not for researcher

Cons

No work life balance, Contract renewal every 6 months, Profs always use u to increase their publications without reasonable time and support

Advice to Senior Management

They would not chase NUS if they dont fix work environment