PhD + TA - Graduate Teaching Assistant UC Riverside Employee Review

3.0
Mar 26, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Terrific students Flexible schedule (outside of assigned classroom hours) Guaranteed employment for graduate school (if part of funding package) Generous benefits (tuition, insurance, etc.)

Cons

No room for advancement, regardless of performance Receiving TAship assignments in a timely manner varies from dept to dept

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Great institution serving a diverse student population. Plenty of interesting research labs. Decent benefits.

Cons

Commuter school so traffic and parking can be terrible. Select your PI wisely, and ensure healthy work life balance.

5.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good balance and structure depending on the professor you work for. Good recommendations from professor for life.

Cons

Professors will take credit for your work and overwork you at times.

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