Not a good experience - Anonymous employee UC Riverside Employee Review

3.0
12 Feb 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are many smart people around. one can always learn new things if given opportunities. weather is fine. staff are good. enthusiastic students around.

Cons

some labs are very isolated. boss had very bad organization skill and always tried to micro manipulate things. insane work load. no maternity leave.

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5.0
18 June 2026
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Pros

Great institution serving a diverse student population. Plenty of interesting research labs. Decent benefits.

Cons

Commuter school so traffic and parking can be terrible. Select your PI wisely, and ensure healthy work life balance.

5.0
7 June 2026
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Pros

Good balance and structure depending on the professor you work for. Good recommendations from professor for life.

Cons

Professors will take credit for your work and overwork you at times.

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