Question 1

Does Durham University pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Durham University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Durham University. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Durham University?

Accepted Answer

87% of Durham University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Durham University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Durham University?

Accepted Answer

PhD Student (39), Graduate Student (33), Research Assistant (21), Postdoctoral Research Associate (20), Student Ambassador (18), Teaching Assistant (16), Research Associate (15), Bar Staff (14), Assistant Professor (12), Bartender (10), Working Student (10), Bar Supervisor (9), Open Day Ambassador (9), Associate Professor (8), Lecturer (8)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Good pay increases each year" ((in 33 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and friendly." ((in 29 reviews)); "Friendly staff and colleagues who offer plenty of advice." ((in 22 reviews)); "Some people are nice and they are willing to walk an extra mile instead of just asking you to do everything for them." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good salary in a lovely and cheap city." ((in 15 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"It is long hours and tiring" ((in 16 reviews)); "poor management, no organisation or anything" ((in 13 reviews)); "Extremely siloed communication." ((in 7 reviews)); "Diversity is also an issue" ((in 5 reviews)); "Terrible VC (at the time) who was corrupt and personified the  culture at the time" ((in 5 reviews))

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