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Desert Research Institute

Part of NSHE (Nevada System of Higher Education)

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Desert Research Institute reviews

4.2

89% would recommend to a friend

(45 total reviews)
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Kumud Acharya

94% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Desert Research Institute has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 45 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Desert Research Institute 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

45 reviews
4.0
Jan 9, 2021

Academic Consulting

Research faculty
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, great physical resources and support staff

Cons

Very little help with marketing

4.0
Oct 29, 2020

Soft Money Research Institute

Research professor
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Focus on environmental issues Institutional commitment for research development Ability to have graduate students

Cons

Soft money Limited funds to support proposal and business development Limited state support

5.0
Jul 8, 2020

great people, laid back work environment

Research assistant
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There was no feeling of that toxic competition that can be a big problem in academia. Just a lot of smart, driven people.

Cons

No great public transportation options to/from UNR and downtown. Pay is average.

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Thank you for sharing your review. We are glad to hear it was a positive experience during your time as part of the DRI family!
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