University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Employee Reviews for Engineer

"There are turf wars around every corner in this organization."

What do you like about working at University Corporation for Atmospheric Research?

"UCAR is at the American center of climate science. There are a lot of programs going back a long way."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Great benefits. No advancement for non-scientists. Salaries are 1/3 lower than peers for non-scientists. Mostly soft money, and increasingly so- which is the reason for the lack of advancement opportunities. This leaves only long term employees in management or senior positions fighting over a shrinking pie of dollars and resources. Qualified younger professionals (<40) will generally find work elsewhere in the same area."

What don't you like about working at University Corporation for Atmospheric Research?

"Tenure-like older employees who feel constantly threatened by younger, more productive employees. The place is filled with turf."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Other NSF organizations are rapidly using more creative approaches to erode UCAR's reputation as the place to throw money at. They have lower overhead, attract more new scientists, and are developing into more relevant institutions for American science."