University of Texas at Austin Reviews

Pros

Great benefits, and smaller departments can be really wonderful to work for. Really great environment!

Cons

The money isn't the best out there. You can get paid 10-20% more working for a private company, but the job security is hard to beat.

Advice to Senior Management

It feels as though not enough money is being paid to the employees. The benefits and job security are great, but private companies pay more and offer bonuses while UT doesn't.

Pros

Cool culture, great students to work with

Cons

Too much politics and gossip

Advice to Senior Management

Don't gossip so much

Pros

Nice resources available to everyone...libraries, museums, etc on campus. Lively environment. Usually a lot going on, including free events that are educational or of interest.

Cons

Things operate very slowly. Lots of rules that seem oriented towards student-age people, but apply to everyone at the school, including staff. Many folks act like they work for the state (which, indeed, they do).

Pros

Decent pay for a student position, opportunity to meet other people

Cons

Horrible hours for students, favoritism towards other employees

Advice to Senior Management

Allow more input from employees

Pros

Flexible hours, Decent pay, Good learning opportunities

Cons

Virtually no oversight or support from upper management so there is no one to talk to if you have a temperamental boss.

Pros

world class researchers and faculty. Impressive facilities and labs. The name "UT Austin" will always shine on your resume. Opportunity to work on the bleeding edge of technology

Cons

postdoctoral research is absolute slavery for a freshly minted PhD. The compensation package offered is really really bad, and very tough to survive in that.

Advice to Senior Management

Please review the treatment of teaching/research assistants and postgraduate fellows at UT Austin, especially that of international scholars. Agreed UT Austin is an amazing place to be at from an educational and research standpoint, but a lot of international scholars are abused by their advisors to an unimaginable degree.

Pros

They strongly support internal transfers and promotions. Professional development opportunities are encouraged and supported.

Cons

Because it is a state agency salary increases can be limited and may not be available every year.

Pros

It has been a great experience to have as a student worker. My bosses have been very understanding and flexible with time off, supportive of my educational pursuits. The employees are treated with respect and help is readily available.

Cons

Student positions cannot turn into full time positions, and there are no benefits for student workers.

Advice to Senior Management

A more coherent set of instructions and a list of lab names and locations for the student staff might be helpful.

Pros

The reputation of the university is great, the staff is high quality and knowledgeable, and a variety of interesting research opportunities are available.

Cons

The university system is so large, it is easy to slip through the cracks. There can sometimes be a lack of direction from supervisors.

Advice to Senior Management

Don't undervalue the work of research assistants. Remember that they are students as well as employees - give them the education they need.

Pros

A place where great things start.

Cons

Difficult to get through but rewarding.

Advice to Senior Management

Bring printing back in etc