Graduate Research Assistant - Anonymous employee Virginia Tech Employee Review

5.0
Jul 25, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very nice environment, dealing with like-minded people. Try to find a research topic that is of interest to you.

Cons

GRA positions are not always guaranteed and you might have to depend on other sources (e.g., wage position) temporarily. However, this is planned to changed soon with 5-year guaranteed funding for anyone entering for a PhD program.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

- easy work - Flexible timing and can work remotely

Cons

- Assigned a deadline of 2 weeks to grade about 72 or 144 assignments. Should have proper time management skills while managing the academics. Although it is easy work.

5.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

The experience was great. The PI was amazing and kind and I learned a lot, definitely would do it again. It yielded great results for me such as publication. I recommend for medical school or graduate school.

Cons

Difficult to justify if you don’t plan to have a research career, graduate or professional school because the pay is lower than other positions available in Blacksburg.

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