University of Pittsburgh Reviews in Pittsburgh, PA

Current Employee – been working at University of Pittsburgh as an intern for less than a year

Pros – is a great place but the scattered department is fun. Also research labs are nice and people are fun loving

Cons – housing is a problem inside theuniversity campus, though u will get lot in the nearby suburbs of the town. Easy to get the same by communities.

Advice to Senior Management – link between housing and work

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at University of Pittsburgh full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – In my tenure at Pitt, the upper administration has been incredibly supportive. There is a decent amount of institutional funding available for research and department initiatives.

Cons – Relative to other institutions of similar size, the salary (at least within the Fine Arts) is not very competitive.

Advice to Senior Management – Within some offices, the rate of processing paperwork (tenure cases, new hires, ID cards, etc) could be vastly improved.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at University of Pittsburgh full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Work here so you can get the tuition and health benefits. Then leave.

Cons – They hire stupid people that are their friends and relatives. If you are good at your job, watch out, they will try to find some fault with you and marginalize you. The facilities suck as well. A lot of the buildings are converted labs and storage rooms, so expect to freeze or bake, with no end in sight.

Advice to Senior Management – Go ruin someone else's life, or at the least learn to have morals and ethics.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at University of Pittsburgh part-time for more than 3 years

Pros – If you're in health science areas, you'll be exposed with one of the best hospital in the nation.

Cons – Varied qualities, depends on your advisor

Advice to Senior Management – Standardize the quality of professor...

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at University of Pittsburgh full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – They provide excellent benefits such as riding public transportation for free, and taking undergraduate and graduate classes for next to no cost.

Cons – Once you are hired at a certain salary, it is impossible to make money. People hired off the street can get hired with a lesser title and a greater salary, but they will not let you get more than a 3% raise.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at University of Pittsburgh full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – The size of Pittsburgh makes it a very a manageable city.

Cons – Weak athletic teams, poor student programs, lack of enthusiasm, terrible bus system.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at University of Pittsburgh full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Phenomenal benefits and most of the people are nice and good to work with. It's a good place to start out and gain some experience, but get out as soon as you can.

Cons – It doesn't matter how hard you work, or how smart you are, or how much of a contribution you make to the lab. If you are a research technician in a scientific research lab, when it comes down to it the PI will think about his/her money and that's it. Department administrators are out of touch and micro manage in areas they no nothing about.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at University of Pittsburgh full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Excellent benefits, home/work life balance, individual input is valued, get to work with latest technology, competitive compensation. Training on latest technology is offered as well as learning materials. Great senior management team.

Cons – None that I can think of.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep doing what you are doing.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at University of Pittsburgh full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Great benefits(tuition, health, retirement), campus atmosphere, relaxed work environment, winter recess, vacation and sick time.

Cons – Very difficult to increase your salary once you work at Pitt, if you stay too long (5+ years) your salary will be less than new hires. You would need to leave Pitt and come back to get a decent salary, thus losing all the benefits you've earned from working there...

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at University of Pittsburgh part-time for more than 3 years

Pros – the best healthcare program, nice campus, great bus system, affordable living expense

Cons – small department, lack of interesting research areas

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company