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    University of Pennsylvania Reviews

    Updated September 24, 2018
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    1. "TA"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at University of Pennsylvania part-time

      Pros

      Good environment and good people around

      Cons

      Busy sometimes- but learns a lot

    2. "Proud to work at Penn"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Philadelphia, PA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Philadelphia, PA
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of Pennsylvania full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Amazing colleagues, great work-life balance, competitive benefits including retirement contributions, the opportunity to take courses and pursue advanced degrees, and getting to work with students who impress me every day.

      Cons

      Large and decentralized - it can be difficult to identify the proper office/role to answer a question or assist with a project.

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    3. "Ph.D. student"

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      Current Employee - Ph D Candidate in Philadelphia, PA
      Current Employee - Ph D Candidate in Philadelphia, PA
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      UPenn had top-tier research capabilities.

      Cons

      There aren't any cons that I can think of.

      Advice to Management

      The Ph.D. salary could be higher.

    4. "An amazing institute for graduate research work"

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      Current Employee - Graduate Research Assistant in Philadelphia, PA
      Current Employee - Graduate Research Assistant in Philadelphia, PA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Various resources available to support your research project;
      Strong collaboration internally and externally;
      Most importantly, excellent people with different expertise around you.

      Cons

      The only con I can think about for a Ph.D. graduate student is this place makes you wanna stay longer and sometimes you might miss the opportunity to move on to your next career.

    5. "Great place to work"

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      Former Employee - Research Assistant in Bethesda, MD
      Former Employee - Research Assistant in Bethesda, MD
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at University of Pennsylvania full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      decent salary for new grads.

      Cons

      only 2 sick days per month. Little room to improve.

    6. "University of PENN"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

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

      Pros

      Great benefits packages for full time faculty employees

      Cons

      Heavy Traffic area, commute is always congested

    7. "Great way to make money"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Pennsylvania part-time

      Pros

      depending on job, can choose hours to fit your schedule

      Cons

      not really any cons to mention

    8. "Penn Medicine"

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      Current Employee - Patient Service Representative in Philadelphia, PA
      Current Employee - Patient Service Representative in Philadelphia, PA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of Pennsylvania (More than a year)

      Pros

      Healthcare & salary nice workplace depending on your location.

      Cons

      Workplace depending on your location

    9. "Friendly environment"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
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      I have been working at University of Pennsylvania part-time

      Pros

      Decent pay, flexible hours, friendly staff

      Cons

      TA work might involve long hours of grading

    10. "Postdoctoral Researcher"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Pennsylvania full-time

      Pros

      Good atmosphere, good resources, and collaboration opportunities.

      Cons

      Located in an expensive area (Philadelphia)

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