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    Duke University Reviews

    Updated August 13, 2018
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    1. "PhD Student"

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      Current Employee - PhD Student in Durham, NC
      Current Employee - PhD Student in Durham, NC
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Duke University full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      PhD stipend is competitive among equivalent programs in other universities. Living expenses in Durham are relatively low compared to other cities in the US. In general, there can be a good work-life balance.

      Cons

      Some labs may have toxic culture, make sure you talk to the current PhD students in the lab before you commit to a PI as your PhD advisor.

      Advice to Management

      Set up channels to identify PhD advisors that are toxic to students. Some labs do not allow any time off and force students to work on weekends and national holidays.

    2. "HR"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Durham, NC
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Durham, NC
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      Positive Outlook
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      I worked at Duke University full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Great culture, great people, and easy to get to

      Cons

      none that i can think of

      Advice to Management

      none

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    3. "PhD Student"

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      Current Employee - PhD Student
      Current Employee - PhD Student
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Duke University full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good benefits, good hours, good community

      Cons

      Stressful, high expectations, variable bosses means your experience is completely dependent on who you work with.

    4. "Postdoc"

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      Former Employee - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Durham, NC
      Former Employee - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Durham, NC
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      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Duke University full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good facilities, good benefits, good name brand, postdoc networking opportunities.

      Cons

      Limited professional development opportunities within the Civil and Environmental engineering department. Pay was pretty low.

    5. "Really cares about its student"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Duke University full-time

      Pros

      Research, a lot of funding, Duke name helps

      Cons

      Not much of cons, its been great working a duke

    6. "Duke University"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Duke University full-time

      Pros

      Good Benefits, want you there 40 hrs a week.

      Cons

      Not willing to work with your schedule unless it benefits them.

    7. "visiting Phd Student"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Duke University full-time

      Pros

      fantastic environment, friendly and helpful staff

      Cons

      can't think of any con side

    8. "Top Ten University"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Duke University full-time

      Pros

      Outstanding students, sports, and research

      Cons

      Highly stressful and competitive, perhaps more so than peer institutions

    9. "Lilly Library Circulation Desk Staff"

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      Former Employee - Circulation Desk Staff
      Former Employee - Circulation Desk Staff

      I worked at Duke University part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      I loved being surrounded by amazing books, visual media, passionate librarians, and dedicated staff. I learned a lot being surrounded by librarians. It was a really peaceful work environment. It's a great job for a student.

      Cons

      It was difficult to get a job there after I graduated.

    10. "Good place overall"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Duke University full-time

      Pros

      Great med school and some smart people

      Cons

      Not progressive enough and it's in the south

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