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      Decent learning environment, terrible administration - PhD Student/Graduate Research Assistant UC Riverside Employee Review

      3.0
      6 Apr 2022
      Phd student/graduate research assistant
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      Pros

      -Professors seem to care -Environmental science members are genuinely nice and welcoming

      Cons

      - Administration is incredibly inflexible and treats postdocs/students like children - Professors don't understand how to help students prepare for private sector - Pay is low, even for Riverside - Curricula are focused on memorization/concepts over applications

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      5.0
      25 Jun 2026
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Good flexibility for undergrad student

      Cons

      Minimum pay under 20$ per hour

      5.0
      18 Jun 2026
      Postdoctoral researcher
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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.

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