WHY JOIN SMU?
The ‘family-like’ atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together – building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.
Monit Sharma
Research Engineer
School of Computing and Information Systems
"Working at SMU has been a genuinely rewarding experience — the supportive culture makes collaboration feel natural and energizing. I’m proud to be part of SMU’s budding quantum computing research, where access to cutting edge resources and interdisciplinary teamwork help turn ideas into real impact. I especially enjoy working alongside passionate colleagues and mentor, and seeing our research translate into practical solutions every day."
Yang Zhou
Senior Research Engineer
Research Lab for Intelligent Software Engineering
"Working at SMU has been a highly rewarding experience, largely due to its collaborative and supportive working environment. The university promotes intellectual freedom, allowing me to freely explore meaningful research topics aligned with my interests. The open and cooperative atmosphere among colleagues has significantly enriched my growth both personally and professionally."
Gilbert Ong
Deputy Lead, Sales, Marketing and Communications Cluster
SMU Academy
"At SMU, I have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve the shared goal of delivering comprehensive, high-quality short courses to adult learners. These courses are designed to equip learners with the skills they need to succeed in today’s workforce. My passion for helping learners meet their objectives has resulted in positive feedback from both the learners themselves and their employers."
Ivy Wong
Assistant Director
Office of Advancement
"One of the greatest perks of working on campus is the access to lifelong learning opportunities—from public lectures and guest speakers to roadshows and masterclasses. At SMU, I’m surrounded by supportive colleagues who share a common mission: making a meaningful impact on our students, alumni, and the wider community. As an SMU alumna, it fills me with immense joy and pride to witness the university’s growth and contribute to its continued evolution."
Shameem Nilofar
University Librarian
SMU Libraries
"No idea is too big if you are keen to create meaningful impact. That’s the shared DNA of the dynamic core of SMU – its faculty, students, and staff. I continue to remain amazed by the agility and the creativity but also the humanity and empathy with which SMU continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world."
Zealyn Heng
Manager and Personal Assistant
Academic Services and Operations
"SMU is a place of continuous learning. I greatly enjoy the direct accessibility to educational opportunities such as symposiums and research seminars which broadens my knowledge in diverse subject fields, providing me a more balanced and holistic view of the world. These exposures stimulate my creative thinking to overcome work challenges that comes along the way. Always grateful for the colleagues around me who are passionate in the work they do which is an inspiration and encouragement to me!"
