University of Michigan Employee Reviews for Research Assistant

"Very good place to study and work. I have worked on two different projects where I was guided in the right way to prosper as well as to excel in technical approach and analyzing, report making skills."

"I've worked at the University of Michigan as a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the micro systems lab. I've found the job to be challenging yet satisfying. It's opened up doors for collaboration with multiple research groups working at the frontiers of technology in engineering and medical fields. Colleagues and professors are exceptionally motivated about their work and will take time out to help you. I'd suggest the workplace to a friend."

"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."

"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."

What do you like about working at University of Michigan?

"Flexibility, independence, awarding degrees, travel opportunities, IT access, discounted software."

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

"Overall a good place with some prestige, but can be limited by time wasted with bureaucratic stuff and department politics."

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

"Low pay, threatening union, weak job security, can be stressful."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Allow departments more flexibility to set compensation. Resist the union."

What do you like about working at University of Michigan?

"It was a new field for me working in biomedical field."

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

"Be honest."

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

"Hard to find new employees to accept using animals for research."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Try to find different ways to reduce the use of animals in biomedical field."

What do you like about working at University of Michigan?

"The work-study balance and the experience I get moving with talented people."

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

"Just be confident about your programming skills and OO concepts."

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

"I don't have anything specific to not like the company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Nothing. Actually I'm a great fan their management style. I was able to make good contribution in short time while learning the system and its implementation."