Is Emory University a good company to work for as a Associate Director Research Projects?

Associate Director Research Projects professionals working at Emory University have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 242 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Emory University employees being 4.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Associate Director Research Projects Jobs at Emory University now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Associate Director Research Projects interview questions at Emory University .

Does Emory University pay Associate Director Research Projects employees well?

Associate Director Research Projects professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Emory University with 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 242 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 10.5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Associate Director Research Projects salaries at Emory University.

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Research Assistant (108) , Graduate Research Assistant (102) , Postdoctoral Fellow (99) , Research Specialist (80) , Graduate Student (68) , Clinical Research Coordinator (63) , Teaching Assistant (54) , Program Coordinator (49) , PhD Student (44) , Administrative Assistant (43) , Student Worker (41) , PhD Graduate Student (29) , Associate Director (25) , Registered Nurse (25) , Clinical Research Coordinator II (23)

What are the pros of working at Emory University according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and a more laidback pace" ((in 366 reviews)); "People are great and nice to work with!" ((in 153 reviews)); "Good work life balance is great" ((in 99 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful and shuttle is always available." ((in 82 reviews)); "Hours are flexible which is good" ((in 62 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Emory University according to real employee reviews?

"It is very stressful and the pay is too low for what you do here." ((in 283 reviews)); "Low salary: postdocs in school of medicine receive exactly same salary even though they have their own grants" ((in 125 reviews)); "Parking is expensive and not available most of the times" ((in 50 reviews)); "The management was poor to me" ((in 47 reviews)); "The senior leadership does not reflect the diversity of the organization nor the values the organization espouses" ((in 26 reviews))

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Emory University Associate Director Research Projects reviews

4.3

84% would recommend to a friend

(242 total reviews)

Gregory L. Fenves

62% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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4.7

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.3

Senior management

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Compensation and benefits

Associate Director, Research Projects employees have rated Emory University with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 242 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Director, Research Projects professionals have an excellent working experience there. Emory University is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Director, Research Projects professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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242 reviews

5.0

Jun 20, 2025

Great experience

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

gained hands-on research experience, worked closely with a supportive professor

Cons

it was unpaid, sometimes struggled with time management

5.0

Jun 4, 2025

Love this place

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance, also no micromanaging

Cons

I haven’t been able to find any cons so far

4.0

May 25, 2025

Supportive and simulating environment

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays better than most places. High quality research, freedom to explore new directions and great facilities.

Cons

Experience is very dependent on your advisor. Sometimes hours can be rather long.

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