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      Desert Research Institute

      Part of NSHE (Nevada System of Higher Education)

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      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
      5.0
      Oct 2, 2022

      Great work environment!

      Help desk technician
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Working at DRI, even part time, was a wonderful experience. The people I worked with were friendly and helpful.

      Cons

      Getting there can be difficult because of its proximity to UNLV and The Strip.

      5.0
      Jun 19, 2022

      Freedom to do the research you enjoy

      Research scientist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They treat you like a grownup from day one. You're given all the resources you need to succeed but it's up to you to steer your career in the right direction. Nobody's going to hold your hand. The benefits are amazing: 15% mandatory match into retirement, 25 days vacation, 30 days sick leave every year. You get your own little slush fund for conferences or paper writing or whatever you want.

      Cons

      The soft-money environment can be brutal. Each faculty member is responsible for bringing in his/her own funding through external grants and contracts or be useful to other faculty who have funding and need help. It's a tough way to go, but somehow people make a career there.

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