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Exciting opportunities
in IC Design
Right here in the heart of Asia - Singapore
Contact Singapore, is inviting top university students from Korea to
have a taste of working and living in Singapore through an exclusive five-day Experience@Singapore programme.
With a strong knowledge-intensive manufacturing base, Singapore is a centre of excellence for electronics sectors such as semiconductors, computer peripherals, data storage and consumer electronics. In fact, electronics is a major industry underpinning Singapore’s economic growth, and contributes 26% of the city-state’s manufacturing value-add (VA). Home to some14 wafer silicon fabrication plants, 20 semiconductor assembly and test operations, 40 integrated circuit design centres and the world’s top three wafer foundries, Singapore offers endless growth possibilities for aspiring IC Design talent.
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About Singapore
Singapore is a world-class city-state that is known for its business excellence, connectivity, and innovation. With its high standard of living, political stability and cosmopolitan outlook, Singapore is the ideal place to work, live and play in.
A republic in Southeast Asia spanning 710 sq km, Singapore is safe from natural calamities and the climate is tropical all year round. The signature trait of Singapore is its multi-cultural makeup. Its people consist of Chinese (77%), Malay (14%), Indian (8%) and other races. This diversity translates into a unique mix of religions, languages, cultural traditions and cuisines.  MORE |
A Playground for Global Talent
Global citizens feel right at home in Singapore, with over 7,000 MNCs operating here. The major industries in Singapore are electronics, oil and gas, financial services, shipping and chemicals, to name a few. The Singapore government seeks to maintain the country’s competitiveness by identifying and investing in new growth sectors, such as research and biotechnology.
Singapore is the world’s most prolific Research location based on output per capita. In terms of funding, Singapore tops the world in spending on science and technology, with a budget of SGD 13.5 billion. One of the factors contributing to Singapore’s ideal position to groom Research expertise is the adoption of English as the language of instruction and a rigorous system for the protection of Intellectual Property.
About one in four skilled workers in Singapore comes from overseas. To work in Singapore is to join an international workforce that is highly talented. The Mercer Quality of Living 2009 also ranked Singapore top for quality of life in Asia.
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Participants will enjoy:
- the privilege of interacting with the management of leading Electronics and Semiconductor firms as well as government organisations
- a sampling of the exciting lifestyle and colourful culture that Singapore – a unique blend of the East and West – has to offer
- invaluable exposure to the employment opportunities available in Singapore
- complimentary hotel accommodation (twin sharing basis)
Note: Participants will be required to provide for their own passage between Korea and Singapore. |
To apply, you must be:
- be an outstanding student pursuing your Masters degree or PhD in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Computer Science
(with a background in IC Design)
- be proficient in English
- be available from 1 February 2010 to 5 February 2010
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If you are not applying to the Experience@Singapore programme
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About Contact Singapore
Contact Singapore is an alliance of the Singapore Economic Development Board and Ministry of Manpower.
It aims to attract global talent to work, invest and live in Singapore.
With offices in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America, Contact Singapore is the one-stop centre for those who wish to pursue a rewarding career in Singapore, as well as individuals and entrepreneurs who are keen to invest in or initiate new business activities here. Contact Singapore actively links Singapore-based employers with global talent and provides updates on career opportunities and industry developments in Singapore. We work with private sector partners to facilitate the interests of potential individual investors in Singapore.
For more information on working, investing and living in Singapore, please visit www.contactsingapore.sg.
For job opportunities, log on to our job portal at www.contactsingapore.sg/jobs.
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