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490 Ratings
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"Overall good environment, good work life balance" (in 78 reviews)
"Great benefits and room for growth" (in 120 reviews)
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"Work/life balance is not great, but that is common for postdocs at most universities" (in 31 reviews)
"No room for growth beyond Research Technologist 3" (in 13 reviews)
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"Ph.D."
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I have been working at Northwestern University full-time
Pros
It's a nice place to live.
Cons
It's just too cold in the winter.
Northwestern University 2018-10-11 15:23 PDT![Northwestern University Logo]()
"Good place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Northwestern University full-time
Pros
enjoying my work at northwestern university
Cons
no difficulties faced as of yet
Advice to Management
no advice to management at northwestern
Northwestern University 2018-10-11 13:12 PDT![Northwestern University Logo]()
"Great employer, areas to grow"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Northwestern University full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Great opportunities for growth depending on your team and manager. Awesome benefits and a variety of career paths available. Very supportive and dedicated staff.
Cons
Can confirm based on personal fact-finding there are men at entry- and mid-level positions who are paid more than women for doing the same work with similar experience/backgrounds. Can confirm that internal hires for promotions are not offered the same amount as external hires, so always negotiate up!
Advice to Management
Address gender disparity in salary and increase transparency. Reevaluate the salary structure so as not to privilege external candidates OR disincentivize internal hires from staying in a new role.
Northwestern University 2018-10-09 16:24 PDT![Northwestern University Logo]()
"Ideal work-study position"
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Amazing supervisors. Flexible hours. Potential to both work and study.
Cons
Not many cons to this jobs. Work can sometimes be uneventful and tedious. Patrons may be rude sometimes.
Northwestern University 2018-10-09 18:19 PDT![Northwestern University Logo]()
"Overall good"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Northwestern University (More than 5 years)
Pros
Great benefits, lots of options, a lot of smart and great people to work with
Cons
Salary wise you'll get 10 % less than the market. Sometimes you have limited career options. Great work-balance
Northwestern University 2018-10-18 21:46 PDTHelpful (1)
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"postdoc"
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I have been working at Northwestern University full-time
Pros
benefit, location, and a good working environment
Cons
salary and career developing path
Northwestern University 2018-09-28 14:54 PDT![Northwestern University Logo]()
"Library - Easy, fun place to work"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Northwestern University part-time (More than 3 years)
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- calm work environment
- low-stress
- flexible hoursCons
- demanding patrons
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"Good place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Northwestern University full-time
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Northwestern tries hard to put their employees first. They have various initiatives for staff inclusion.
Cons
However there are aspects that seem unsettling like having a staff party immediately followed by lay-offs due to "budget cuts".
Northwestern University 2018-10-13 06:10 PDT![Northwestern University Logo]()
"Great overall place to work. Wonderful people however bureaucracy can be difficult to handle."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Northwestern University part-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Flexibility with regards to scheduling
Cons
A big con for me was the lack of transparency
Northwestern University 2018-09-26 22:45 PDT![Northwestern University Logo]()
"Great launch pad"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Northwestern University full-time
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You will learn a lot and work with great people. It's a great launch pad for your career
Cons
Too much bureaucracy within the institution
Northwestern University 2018-10-10 23:44 PDT
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