Rockefeller University Reviews
80% would recommend to a friend
(352 total reviews)
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- "amazing health benefits, close group of people who have spent years at institution, hr is small and personal" (in 7 reviews)
- "There are issues with every academic job (particularly with low pay) and each experience will be heavily dependent upon which lab you join." (in 10 reviews)
- "I have had many opportunities to move on from Rockefeller, but I have never found anything quite like the atmosphere of success at Rockefeller." (in 4 reviews)
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Found 352 of over 369 reviews
Updated Sep 21, 2023
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- 3.0Sep 21, 2023Research AssistantFormer EmployeeNew York, NY
Pros
Innovative research, laid back environment, beautiful campus
Cons
Low pay for the cost of living, lack of structure and organization, poor benefits
- 4.0Sep 13, 2023Bioinformatics SpecialistFormer Employee, more than 1 yearNew York, NY
Pros
The work environment is great, lots of fascinating research going on. Great benefits
Cons
Among lowest pay rates for bioinformatics in the area
- 5.0Aug 22, 2023Research AssociateFormer Employee
Pros
Great place for scientific research
Cons
Located in NYC and the living cost is high
- 5.0Aug 1, 2023Research AssistantFormer Employee, more than 10 yearsNew York, NY
Pros
Excellent Health benefits and supportive team
Cons
Only want maximum 2 year new hires at most labs
- 4.0Jul 23, 2023Postdoctoral FellowFormer Employee, more than 10 yearsBoston, MA
Pros
Benefits include healthcare, highly subsidized housing close to work, and subsidized daycare on campus
Cons
Poor base pay and job security. Securing external funding via fellowships results in worse healthcare and a more difficult tax situation. No 401K or other retirement options for postdocs
- 5.0Jun 26, 2023Graduate StudentCurrent Employee, more than 5 yearsNew York, NY
Pros
Great location Affordable on-campus housing Top research place
Cons
Some people struggle with work-life balance Some buildings are a bit outdated
- 5.0Jun 6, 2023Research AssistantFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsMidtown New York
Pros
Excellent Benefits, Campus, Work-Life Balance
Cons
Location can be difficult to access if you don't live nearby
- 4.0May 23, 2023Postdoctoral FellowCurrent EmployeeNew York, NY
Pros
coolest science, good to learn
Cons
very low pay, poor salary
- 1.0May 7, 2023Laboratory TechnicianFormer Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
Prestigious university and you can learn from others
Cons
There is a hierarchy here between the investigators the researchers and the support staff period
- 5.0May 1, 2023Research AssistantCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearNew York, NY
Pros
very supporting working atmosphere in general
Cons
can not think of any right now
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Rockefeller University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 369 reviews left anonymously by employees. 80% of employees would recommend working at Rockefeller University to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -3% over the last 12 months.
80% of Rockefeller University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Rockefeller University 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Rockefeller University to be culture, career development, benefits and the cons to be work life balance, diversity and inclusion, management.
