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    Stanford University Reviews

    Updated September 21, 2017
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    1. "Research and educational opportunities at Stanford"

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      Former Employee - Research Scientist in Palo Alto, CA
      Former Employee - Research Scientist in Palo Alto, CA
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      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Stanford University part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Stanford is quite unique in providing opportunities, and stimulating interdisciplinary collaboration and interaction. There are great opportunities in continuing studies, professional growth and physical fitness.

      Cons

      Limited and expensive housing near Stanford University

    2. "Clerk"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Stanford University full-time

      Pros

      Laid back. Nice pay and good environment. It makes your feel at home and so mice as being at work.

      Cons

      The pay could be better but what can you expect from a job that doesn't require you to have much experience let alone a degree.

      Advice to Management

      None really. Everything they do is great. And they really help us all to improv in our work so that we can be better.

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    3. "The best."

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      Former Employee - Video Producer in Stanford, CA
      Former Employee - Video Producer in Stanford, CA
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      I worked at Stanford University full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Stanford is the best place to work. Period. Beautiful campus with a thriving pulse of innovation, top notch benefits and the best non-profit pay in the bay.

      Cons

      There really aren't any other than limited funding for my particular project.

    4. "PhD Student in Geological Sciences- Stanford University"

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      Current Employee - PhD Graduate Student in Stanford, CA
      Current Employee - PhD Graduate Student in Stanford, CA
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      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Beautiful area, perfect weather, many resources available to you, in silicon valley, and the pay is good. They also provide subsidized housing. your work hours are flexible, but that also depends on who your advisor is.

      Cons

      Local restaurants (in Palo Alto) are mostly expensive.

    5. "Stanford University Undergraduate Research Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Great faculty, extremely supportive environment

      Cons

      Access to professors can be limited sometimes

    6. "Student at Stanford University"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Stanford University full-time

      Pros

      Amazing university, great location, unparalleled.

      Cons

      None really, its an amazing place.

    7. "Great place for professional development"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Stanford University full-time

      Pros

      It's Stanford dude. The resources, awesome. The people, super brilliant.

      Cons

      High rent in the area. Not so great retirement benefit.

    8. "Stable work environment"

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

      I have been working at Stanford University part-time

      Pros

      Non-profit, smart people, good benefits

      Cons

      Pay isn't as competitive as industry

    9. "Ph.D. Student in Human Genetics"

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      Current Employee - Ph D Student in Stanford, CA
      Current Employee - Ph D Student in Stanford, CA
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Collaborative culture, ground-breaking science, awesome facilities and resources. Most importantly, amazingly smart and driven colleagues.

      Cons

      Housing costs too high. Palo Alto doesn't have much of a nightlife.

    10. "Great Summer Job"

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      Former Employee - Residential Counselor
      Former Employee - Residential Counselor
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      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Stanford University full-time

      Pros

      Housing and food are provided, so you can keep almost all of the money you make. The kids are wonderful, and coworkers were considerate and friendly.

      Cons

      Long hours, and the risk of doing more work than you're paid for is high when you live at work.

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