I would appreciate any information you have regarding XDJM from Tianchen Design Institute or Beijing Institute of Stone Science. Thank you!
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This post was last edited by ryuusonn2007 on 2010-1-4 at 10:54. I am a recent PhD graduate in chemical engineering and am now faced with the decision of what direction to take for my future career. One option is to work in the R&D department of Tianchen Design Institute, where my tasks would involve process development; the other option is to work at the Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, where my role would be focused on the development of refining catalysts. These are two completely different areas of work. My understanding of these two areas is as follows; I would be very grateful if someone who is familiar with Tianchen Design Institute or Beijing Institute of Stone Sciences’ XDJM system could help analyze them. Thank you very much! ! 1. R&D Department of Tianchen Design Institute: It is said to be a department that was established not long ago; its main task is process development. The projects currently being worked on are those that have proven successful in the laboratory setting and now need to be scaled up for industrial use. This includes the FMTP pilot project that has been widely discussed in the news recently. My question is whether there are good prospects for work in process development, and whether the risks involved are too high – if a project fails, it will be necessary to start over from scratch. In a few years, I will have a family to support, so the responsibilities are quite significant. Additionally, the salary in the first year is extremely low – around 3200 before taxes, with no bonuses as well. That’s not a big issue; it can be considered as working as an apprentice or having one’s doctoral studies postponed by a year. The main problem is that it’s unclear what the salary will be like after a year. HR hasn’t given a definite answer, only saying that it will increase significantly. I hope those who are aware of this situation can provide some guidance. . . . 2. Beijing Institute of Ceramics: The work involves catalyst development, and the risk associated with this role is much lower compared to that at Tianchen Design Institute. At the information session, the institute’s leadership stated that there would be a guaranteed pre-tax income of 95K per year; additional income depended on the performance of the respective research group, with those who worked harder earning more. To be honest, I’m interested in both of these jobs and think I’m capable of handling them (although process development might be a bit more difficult). What concerns me the most is the future prospects for these jobs. I would appreciate it if experienced XDJM could help analyze this for me. Thank you in advance. . . . .
Go to the Institute of Rock Mechanics; if it’s for a master’s degree, then it’s Tianchen.
Did the Institute of Rock Sciences offer me a position? Congratulations to the original poster! It is recommended to pursue a doctorate at the Institute of Rock Mechanics; it would be a bit inappropriate to go to an engineering company after that. Furthermore, engineering process development is a highly uncertain endeavor with too many variables; without practical engineering experience, it’s difficult to succeed, that’s what I think!
This post was last edited by konglongmaomi on 2010-1-4 at 13:08. The original poster can go to the Institute of Rock Mechanics and will not regret it. For engineering companies or design institutes, it is still recommended that undergraduates or postgraduates apply there. As for doctors, they are hired for process development work, similar to that in the research institutes affiliated with engineering companies. It was agreed initially that they would be engaged in process development, but now they are assigned to various departments and don’t actually have any substantial work to do. There isn’t much that needs to be developed in engineering, and even if there is, it’s very difficult. The original poster is right – there are many uncertain factors. For example, this year a certain project became very popular, and everyone invested heavily to work on it. But after halfway through or after some time, it turned out that the project’s market prospects were not favorable, and it couldn’t be continued. That’s when the project was abandoned halfway. The reason is simple: once you leave academia, development work is no longer just for show; it’s more about making a profit. The Institute of Rock Mechanics should be an excellent choice for doctors. In the past, even doctoral seniors at universities struggled to get there, but it seems that residency issues can be resolved there, and the compensation is also good. More importantly, it’s a place where you can truly utilize your skills. To be honest, it allows you to avoid external distractions and focus on your research or projects. These are just my humble opinions. . . Bless the original poster.
Thank you for the advice from the senior up above. .
Institute of Rock Sciences! Institute of Rock Sciences! Institute of Rock Sciences! Institute of Rock Sciences! Institute of Rock Sciences! Institute of Rock Sciences!
Is it Dr. Liu? I’m your classmate; I suggest you go to the Institute of Rock and Mineral Sciences. The guys upstairs have given you sincere advice.
For a doctorate, one should go to a research institute; for a master’s degree, it’s better to join a design institute
It’s better to go to the Institute of Petrochemistry. Tianchen is an engineering company that focuses on design; process development is closely related to design, and the success rate isn’t very high. So it’s better to work in the field of catalysts.
It still depends on the individual’s interests. If one prefers to conduct experiments in a stable environment, then the Institute of Petrochemistry is certainly an excellent platform; but if one likes to turn research results into practical applications and use them as the basis for industrial devices, that’s also a great option. As for prospects and risks, developing a catalyst that can be put into use takes just as much time as developing the corresponding processes. Moreover, after years of research by scientific institutions and universities, it’s time for them to develop their own core competencies. This is an emerging trend. It’s definitely not appropriate for a doctorate holder to engage in design work； But if process development is involved, it’s still worth giving it a try; after all, it’s in its early stages and there’s much more room for improvement. Also, it’s the comparison between Beijing and Tianjin, I guess. Hehe. Lack of experience; planning to try Piaoguo developed by Tianchen
The Institute of Geosciences is good; some of its departments earn additional income by doing work for external clients