So so experience - Postdoctoral Scholar UC Riverside Employee Review

3.0
Dec 16, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

As a normal academic job, it is nothing special to work at UCR. The salary is NIH standard, promotion and work-life balance is up to your boss.

Cons

Compare to the work load and salary, it is not so good to stay at UCR as a post-d. There is no benefit for future development.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Great institution serving a diverse student population. Plenty of interesting research labs. Decent benefits.

Cons

Commuter school so traffic and parking can be terrible. Select your PI wisely, and ensure healthy work life balance.

5.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good balance and structure depending on the professor you work for. Good recommendations from professor for life.

Cons

Professors will take credit for your work and overwork you at times.

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