Design Institute VS Research Institute
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This post was last edited by hjxun12 on 2010-1-17 at 11:58. RT: A design institute that’s nearly top-tier and a research institute that’s also nearly top-tier – which one should one choose? What are their respective advantages and disadvantages? I’m torn! ! ! ! By the way, I’m a junior graduate student in chemical engineering; I hope all fellow netizens will be kind enough to offer their guidance! !
It mainly depends on which lifestyle one prefers; there are significant differences between research and design work. If one wants to succeed in a research institute, a doctoral degree is necessary sooner or later, but it’s not essential in a design firm. Personally, I suggest that master’s graduates have greater potential for advancement in design institutes.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s good or not; go wherever offers better treatment
I’ll go wherever there’s more money! But in the long run
1. First, take a look at your career prospects. 2. Next is the issue of compensation
Design institutes offer more opportunities for individuals to showcase their skills, whereas research institutes focus on producing results
Look at your own interests; these are units of almost entirely different natures. Those interested in research should go to a research institute, obtain a doctorate degree, and then make rapid progress in their career. Those who are interested in design and no longer want to engage in research can go straight to a design firm. After working there for a few years and gaining some experience, it’s also a good option to become a department head or project manager. Both paths are great; I’m envious of the original poster
Sigh. . . They are two completely different directions; I’m not sure which one has more prospects. As for working in a research institute, it’s definitely necessary to obtain a doctorate, but it is said that there are already over 70 doctors there. . . A master’s degree should be the minimum educational requirement. . . . Got my PhD instantly. . . I also feel the pressure is really huge, but the greater the challenge, the greater the rewards. . . Struggling. . .
Hehe, never mind, I’d better go to the design institute
Hehe! China still does not have top-tier chemical research institutes and chemical design institutes! ! I wonder how the original poster would evaluate it as being top-tier! ! ! :Lol, the design institute basically doesn’t have its own core technologies, nor any long-term planning in place! There’s hardly any corporate culture to speak of! Research institutes generally always like to have the horses run fast, yet at the same time not want them to eat grass! Hehe! Furthermore, research institutes that merely sell process packages have little prospect for success, because intellectual property rights mean **nothing** in China ! After it was sold, people started copying it! When you go to court, generally speaking, you lose! As for the income issue! It depends on the department and position you are in! There’s a big difference!
1. Working at a design institute can be tough at first, but once you gain extensive experience, the prospects improve significantly; moreover, you can earn extra money by taking on private projects in addition to your salary. 2. If a research institute wants to undertake projects, one usually starts by working for others; to be able to carry out projects on one’s own, qualifications and educational background are required. I agree with what was said on floor 8 – if one wants to achieve something in research, a doctoral degree is essential. Xiaoliu has also been comparing research institutes with design firms lately. The above information comes from classmates and friends; my personal opinion leans towards design firms. Hehe