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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
5.0
Jul 8, 2020

great people, laid back work environment

Research assistant
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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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Desert Research Institute Response
4y
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!
5.0
Feb 24, 2020

Desert Research Institute

Graduate research assistant
Recommend
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Pros

Great Environment- working on Multidiciplinary projects

Cons

Soft Money- Hard to get promotion

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Desert Research Institute Response
4y
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We are happy to hear that you found the environment positive. We understand a soft money structure has it's challenges and hope you are doing well in your career!
4.0
Jan 17, 2020

A complicated environment to excel in, but rewarding when it happens.

Faculty
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Pros

The soft funded nature of faculty positions at DRI is both a pro and a con. When available grants and contracts are inline with your research focus, the job is engaging, enjoyable, and amazing.

Cons

The soft funded nature of faculty positions at DRI adds a level of stress that can be difficult to deal with. Additionally, you're a post-doc dependent on the funding of a PI, you can feel trapped to the graces of your manager, with little recourse.

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Desert Research Institute Response
4y
Thank you for sharing your review. We understand a soft money structure can be positive, yet still be challenging. We are always working to find new ways to support our early career faculty.
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