510 Graduate Research Assistant Reviews

"Being graduate research assistant an individual has to be self motivated, ready to tackle problems immediately and continuously up to date about current technology improvements. Basically, graduate research assistant is a light switch which has to stay on forever. I liked being research assistant because of above mentioned aspects as I do fit in this kind job."

"I like everything about my current position. I will eventually have to graduate and move on."

"I have all the freedom to excel and do my projects and improve skills."

"A graduate student has to perform several duties and is a very challenging job. One has to multitask and also has to work hard towards their goal. Worst part is they get paid less and good part is this shapes your personality and career."

"I love working in a very peaceful and respectful work place, so I was able to enhance my abilities with more efficiency."

"I love the fact that I was learning new things but had felt the fact that we are still researching very old problems."

"Yes I like being a graduate research assistant."

"It allowed me to obtain my Master's degree in an affordable way. I loved that we had great responsibilities, but we also enjoyed the perks of being a student. I loved doing research and learning from different scientists that worked or visited the University."

"I love the lab environment and the colleagues. I also love my research topic. I have received a scholarship for my research. This is called Eisenhower Research Scholarship. It is a very prestigious one. I had the opportunity to present it in 93rd annual TRB meeting in Washington DC.The equipment was not up to date."

"It's a good balance of both education and work environment."

"Working in laboratories in the beginning stages of learning about strength and durability properties of different materials has been a significant part of work that I love most about being a GRA. I also love to study properties of new material that are having an immediate impact on construction facilities. I hate to be in routine work and move on with field works.The compensation that is given for the knowledge that I input is not up to the satisfaction after being worked for more than 5 years."

"Nothing to hate. All seems to be good."

"I was given all the tools to learn new skills and techniques for working on various research projects."

"My job has always involved challenges which kept me interested. My work has always involved innovative thinking. Infrastructure of the labs and work table keeps me passionate. Coordination with peers is great.Their is no big point of hating my job, but I should state that pay is low though it doesn't effect my work."