Good place to work - Scientist Desert Research Institute Employee Review

5.0
Oct 3, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Pleasant atmosphere, people are great to work with, decent benefits, working toward making the world a better place to live. I've been there 10+ years and hope to stay.

Cons

Professional researchers have to find their own funding. If you don't have a project to charge your time to, you have to reduce your hours or look for another job. If you're a good worker, management will try to help keep you, but it doesn't always work out. This usually doesn't apply to admin jobs, just work related to grants and contracts.

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Pros

Good work life balance and benefits

Cons

Funding can be uncertain and dependent on grants and contracts.

5.0
Sep 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I really enjoy working here, the environment is more relaxed and people are friendly. Good if you're a student interested in science as you go in for your own hours

Cons

You will need a car to commute as it's off campus

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