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Old 30-01-2018, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by SaBha View Post
Hi
Basically, I want to know where would I be after 5-6 years with and without PhD.
Let me also give some background, I am currently working in National University of Singapore and looking for PhD opportunities in Singapore. I want to know what salary a PhD candidate with 4 years of experience (before PhD) can expect at the beginning. Say, If I get into a post-doctoral position for a year or an year and half, I might get around 4000SGD, but would that really help me to secure a permanent job in industry later. Will I be getting a salary around 6000 or more?
On the other hand, if I dont go for PhD and get a job I believe I would be getting around 3000 SGD to 3500 SGD at this point in time. How much do jobs like Quality asurance specialist/ microbiologist/ biotechnologist etc pay? What is the growth rate for such roles? and Is not having PhD really becomes hindrance especially in life sciences?
I understand that it depends on many factors, but I am looking for a general opinion regarding a career in life sciences with PhD and without PhD.
Hi, I was in a PhD programme but unfortunately dropped out. PhD stipend varies from 2k to 3.5k per month, depending on scholarship and not based on your working experience. After you've graduated, you may get a post doc opportunity (globally, depending on your connections). There is no permanent job in the industry especially for research as its contract and grant based. As a freshly minted PhD, you are not guaranteed a high pay. As a guide, ASTAR Post Docs are getting about 4+ to 5.5k. If you are in for the science and knowledge, at the same time loaded with money, go do your PhD. If you want money, its going to be a stressful 5 years of your life. While you see your peers setting up their family, all you can do is to focus on your project.

Although it sounds nice and sexy to get a PhD, you have to consider that the higher the posting, the lesser the opportunity for vacancies.

Above are just my 2cents worth.
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