Vanderbilt University Employee Reviews for Research Assistant
Browse Vanderbilt University Reviews by Job Title →Research Assistants at Vanderbilt University give their company a 4.2 out of 5.0, while the average rating for Vanderbilt University is 4.0, making them 5% happier than every other employee at Vanderbilt University and 5% less happy than every other Research Assistant on CareerBliss - the happiest Research Assistants work for University of Notre Dame.
"Working in the VU photonics group has been amazing. Sharon Weiss is a super supportive advisor and there are great opportunities to learn about all aspects of photonics from design to fabrication and then to testing. Overall I would highly recommend this group for PhD research."
"My time at the VUMC in the Powers Brissova Lab was a wonderful experience in research. I worked there for two summers, and I learned so much. The staff there not only taught me about lab practices, science, research, and academia, but also about excellent professional values, integrity, and the importance of mentorship. I would recommend this lab for anyone that wants to work on the cutting edge of endocrinology research amongst some of the most talented and intelligent researchers I have had the pleasure of meeting."
Average Research Assistant Ratings in the Past 10 Years
| Year | Salary |
|---|---|
| 2011 | $4 |
| 2012 | $3 |
| 2014 | $3 |
| 2020 | $4 |
"A non-profit institution of higher education and academic medical center in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt employs over 25,000 faculty and staff working in education, research and health care. Vanderbilt has received the ACOEM Corporate Health Achievement Award, the C. Everett Koop National Health Award, was recognized as one of the 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America in 2014, has won the Healthiest Employer of Middle Tennessee Award for the last 4 consecutive years."
What do you like about working at Vanderbilt University?
"I like that I know what's expected of me, and that ultimately I'm left alone to my own devices when working. Low micromanagement"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Don't expect the pay to be good or to get a raise every year. People are paid with NIH grants. No new grants, no raises. Get into a lab that's publishing a log."
What don't you like about working at Vanderbilt University?
"The pay is too low for the schooling that they require for my job. I want better opportunities for career advancement."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"I'd make sure our research staff was paid more what they're worth."
Average Vanderbilt University Attributes by Research Assistant
"Excellent"
What do you like about working at Vanderbilt University?
"Healthy work environment,my professor is understanding and helps me a lot"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Go patiently.Professors are helpful and you might sail through in your interview (if you have any)"
What don't you like about working at Vanderbilt University?
"Nothing as such.I am happy to work here till my masters"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Better lab facilities in some lab.Nothing more I can say about."
"I like doing my PhD at Vanderbilt, it's a great place to work and grow."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Just be yourself."
What don't you like about working at Vanderbilt University?
"I'm graduating and hope to change a place to see different parts of the world."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"I like cooperations."
"Got great work experience"
What do you like about working at Vanderbilt University?
"Benefit"
What don't you like about working at Vanderbilt University?
"not my professional job"
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