Great place to start a research oriented Career. Get to work with the best scientists. - Research Scientist I UTHealth Houston Employee Review

3.0
Mar 20, 2015
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Pros

Good research atmosphere, Most of the PI have good funding or departmental backing.

Cons

Low pay. Infact with the amount of hours an RA works, the wage is less than minimum/hr. Parking is expensive. No bonus like MD Anderson.

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5.0
Mar 21, 2026
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Pros

Respect between colleagues and bosses

Cons

The pay is not very competitive, but it is only a student research assistant position and is more about the experience

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UTHealth Houston Response
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Thank you for your feedback. At UTHealth Houston, our commitment extends beyond compensation to support your overall health and professional growth. Our robust benefits package is just one of the ways that we support our employees. We offer 100% paid medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, competitive rates for family coverage, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and the option to pay eligible medical and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars through UT Flex.
3.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits and medical insurance coverage, very collaborative atmosphere with faculty inside and outside UTHealth, cutting-edge research.

Cons

No more job security for early career investigators due to recent budget constraints.

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