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

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).

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45 reviews
4.0
Mar 29, 2022

Decent

Recommend
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Pros

Great support (we pay for it though)

Cons

Little room for growth, especially considering the incredibly competitive science funding environment

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Desert Research Institute Response
4y
Thank you for providing a review. We are glad to hear that you feel there is great support in your position as a postdoc. We appreciate your feed back and concerns about growth in your position. We are working to increase opportunities and mentorship for our early career faculty and hope this will benefit you as you progress in your career.
4.0
Mar 25, 2022

Moderate opinion

Recommend
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Pros

Consistency and secure if you know how to do that work.

Cons

Work can be hard if you don't enjoy non profits. It can be repetitive and boring but it can be rewarding at times. Organization with a great purpose and value they bring to current research.

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Desert Research Institute Response
4y
Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback and are glad you found the position to be consistent and secure. Working in a non-profit has unique challenges, but we work hard to stick to our mission to do impactful science. During the peak of the pandemic, DRI supported our employees working 100% remotely, when possible. As the pandemic has eased up, DRI has still supported a hybrid approach for those whose job functions do not require them to be on-campus. We continue to evaluate the best models for our faculty and staff.
4.0
Feb 2, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

- Ability to work with Researchers who are bettering the environment - Leadership Team that is forward-thinking

Cons

Lack of growth opportunities and salary advancement

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Desert Research Institute Response
4y
Thank you for sharing your review. We are glad to know you were able to work with our researchers and contribute to the mission to better the environment. Our leadership team strives to be forward-thinking and keep expanding DRI's research portfolio. We are also working with leadership, Human Resources, Faculty Senate, and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility committee to increase opportunities for advancement at all levels.
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