Rockefeller University Research Assistant Reviews

Pros

Best housing package in New York, walking distance housing for all researcher/scientists.

Cons

Does not have a competitive salary package

Pros

Excellent Resources Best pay for undergrad RA in NYC Really good healthcare Discounted drinks at faculty bar

Cons

Intense work environment At the whim of your PI Not that much focus on your own career development

Pros

Good healthcare benefits, flexible work hours

Cons

Experience will vary by laboratory of employment

Pros

Great environment Flexible Decent pay 1 week vacation free

Cons

None to share at all

Pros

terrific environment for research, seminars

Cons

glass ceiling for those unable to launch jobs in academia

Pros

The academic training environment at Rockefeller is unparalleled for RAs.

Cons

There is not subsidized housing for research assistants.

Pros

HR is wonderful, excellent health insurance. A great place to learn and gain insight into whether or not grad school is the right path for you.

Cons

Your experience will depend a lot on your lab/supervisor, not necessarily a con but possible. 2 years until the university contributes 6% of your salary to retirement. No raises, COL do not keep up with inflation

Pros

Great The best Place to Works In the World

Cons

Don’t have Any Cons Bad Ideia

Pros

Great benefits, respectful environment, supportive community for learning new skills, excellent health insurance.

Cons

Sometimes it can be lonely because in my lab very few people work alongside me.

Pros

Fantastic employee resources, both through HR and other perks of a resource-rich campus

Cons

Variability between lab cultures results in dramatic differences in worker experience