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      Low Pay - Researcher, PhD Candidate Science Foundation Ireland Employee Review

      2.0
      Aug 9, 2022
      Researcher, phd candidate
      Recommend
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      Pros

      - Working towards a PhD - Generous travel and equipment expenses - Good career prospects

      Cons

      - Paid below minimum wage - Means you are actively losing money each year pursuing the PhD - Closes off PhD opportunities to anyone who does not have the means to support themselves - You don't pay tax and thus lose any tax related benefits such as PRSI

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      2.0
      Apr 1, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Business outlook

      Pros

      Nice and well located office

      Cons

      People are full of bias, specially board members, not a nice place to work if you are not Irish or Phd.

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      3.0
      Aug 27, 2024
      Phd student
      Recommend
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      Pros

      PhD program allows to pursue many directions depending on advisor. Some money for travel.

      Cons

      Very poor pay and benefits. No support for PhD students, e.g., issues with work, supervisor etc. Resources are often not adequate to pursue experiments.

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