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Working at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI: 107 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Ann Arbor, MI Area

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Company Culture
4.1
Growth Opportunities
3.7
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.4
Rewards You Receive
3.7
Support You Get
4.2
Way You Work
4.4
Work Setting
4.1
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"As a graduate student research assistant, your job is to test and execute any ideas a professor has for a particular research topic. Whenever you are able to add some insight you are expected to do so. The job is part-time but will cover all tuition costs so it is well worth it."
Posted 10 years ago in Ann Arbor, MI

Working at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI: 107 Employee Reviews

Research Assistant

"I've been a research assistant for 5 years in the physics graduate program. It has been an excellent opportunity and I highly recommend the University of Michigan."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Visiting Scholar

"I've worked as Associate Professor in Beijing University of Technology for more than 10 years. I did a lot of research and practice quality-focused on data mining, machine learning, pattern recognition and optimization engineer and algorithm."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
University of Michigan Employee

"I worked at the Michigan's dining halls for three years. That department offers a great opportunity for a job with a flexible schedule and a vast array of abilities. For someone working there, you can work as much or as little as you want, so really it is up to you to make the most out of your experience."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
University of Michigan Employee

"Working with the University of Michigan is always a good learning experience."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Website Designer

"I am now the part-time website designer in school. And this job is mainly about website design, programming and content management."

Person You Work For 3.3 / 5 People You Work With 3.3 / 5 Work Setting 3.3 / 5
Support You Get 3.3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.3 / 5
Company Culture 3.3 / 5 Way You Work 3.3 / 5
University of Michigan Employee

"I think University of Michigan, Ann arbor is a very excellent university, and actually it is."

Person You Work For 4.3 / 5 People You Work With 4.3 / 5 Work Setting 4.3 / 5
Support You Get 4.3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.3 / 5
Company Culture 4.3 / 5 Way You Work 4.3 / 5
University of Michigan Employee

"This is very subjective since each person is typically supervised by a different individual."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Lead Statistician

"Very productive, flexible work hours, lots of vacation time."

What do you like about working at University of Michigan?

"High productivity, great fame, environment, flexibility, vacation, dynamic, sports, resources, great services."

What don't you like about working at University of Michigan?

"Not good salary, no bonus, not much mingling events of boss-employee."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

What do you like about working at University of Michigan?

"It's a very good place to work and people here are very energetic."

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

"It's a very good place to work. I would really encourage one to apply."

What don't you like about working at University of Michigan?

"The research I am working on will take years to come to real life. I would like to work on something a bit more fast paced."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I don't have any suggestion as such since its a university it has its own advantages and issues."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Research Assistant
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
University of Michigan Employee
Work Setting 3 / 5 Company Culture 4 / 5
Security Officer

What do you like about working at University of Michigan?

"The diversity within the health system is a positive attribute."

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

"Great benefits, good pay. Not a lot of room for advancement."

What don't you like about working at University of Michigan?

"Lack of communication within department and with other departments. Inconsistancy with supervisors."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get to know my employees, and stand up for them when they deserve it."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Graduate Teaching Assistant

What do you like about working at University of Michigan?

"I liked having free library access to research materials and the fact that I had my own desk."

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

"Make sure you have a great academic advisor because otherwise the university will not help you."

What don't you like about working at University of Michigan?

"The university did not support me when my advisor abandoned me. They let me sink after my advisor prevented me from swimming."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would support Ph.D. students by carefully matching them with their advisors based on personality type."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 1 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

"Excellent."

What do you like about working at University of Michigan?

"The work environment and the people. Very nice work ethics."

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

"Just be ready to have fun."

What don't you like about working at University of Michigan?

"It is a great place to work, everything is perfect."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the good work, just keep it up with others."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Intern

"Good internship experience."

What do you like about working at University of Michigan?

"Great chance to see the newest development in the next generation hybrid vehicle."

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

"Really easy to be an intern at U of M."

What don't you like about working at University of Michigan?

"The payment and the benefit is too low. Also, mostly working with other graduate students instead of professor."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Professor should spend more time and ideas to the project."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
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