Is Rockefeller University a good company to work for?

Rockefeller University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 426 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 85% of employees would recommend working at Rockefeller University to a friend and 66% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Rockefeller University have been left by employees working as Postdoctoral Associate , Research Associate and Graduate Student .

Does Rockefeller University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rockefeller University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rockefeller University. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rockefeller University?

85% of Rockefeller University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rockefeller University 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rockefeller University?

Research Assistant (49) , Postdoctoral Fellow (31) , Research Associate (27) , Postdoctoral Associate (20) , Graduate Student (10) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (9) , Senior Research Associate (9) , Graduate Fellow (6) , PhD Graduate Student (6) , Teacher (5) , PhD Student (4) , Postdoctoral Researcher (4) , Research Specialist (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Director (3)

What are the pros of working at Rockefeller University according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits provided by the university" ((in 70 reviews)); "Location is great and the campus is beautiful" ((in 32 reviews)); "very little red tape, great people" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great Work Life Balance" ((in 8 reviews)); "Great people, great benefits, great environment" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Rockefeller University according to real employee reviews?

"Salaries to low and not competitive" ((in 16 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 9 reviews)); "Extremely poor management with no sense of accountability." ((in 7 reviews)); "Heavy with politics and favoritism." ((in 5 reviews)); "Limited opportunity outside of the lab for development." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Rockefeller University locations?

New York , Brooklyn , Astoria , Jersey City , Abingdon , Rockville Centre , Sunnyside , Dalton , Boston , Coral Gables

Rockefeller University reviews

4.2

85% would recommend to a friend

(406 total reviews)

Richard P. Lifton

75% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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Rockefeller University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 406 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Rockefeller University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

406 reviews

5.0

Apr 29, 2022

Amazing

Postdoctoral associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Rockefeller is a fantastic university with great benefits and one of the best academic cultures I've ever experienced.

Cons

There are issues with every academic job (particularly with low pay) and each experience will be heavily dependent upon which lab you join.

4.0

Apr 10, 2022

Excellent university

Postdoctoral fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Outstanding science performed here at RU

Cons

Not good enough salary, rent is too expensive, despite being subsidized

5.0

Apr 4, 2022

Excellent place to begin a career in academia

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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

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