Oxford University Reviews
Updated 20 Feb 2020
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Christopher Francis Patten
120 Ratings
Pros
"A very friendly working environment" (in 45 reviews)
"world class facilities for doing research" (in 28 reviews)
Cons
"Work/life balance potentially hard to achieve" (in 26 reviews)
"Low salary given the level of expertise required to apply for the PhD position" (in 18 reviews)
"Great place"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Oxford University full-time for more than 8 years
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I really enjoy working here
Cons
Nothing that I can think of
Oxford University2020-02-17"An intense and engaging experience"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Oxford University full-time for more than 3 years
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Generally surrounded by and taught by very interesting people
Cons
Very heavy work load, can be very stressful
Oxford University2020-02-13"Decent"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Oxford University part-time for less than a year
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Great students to work with
Cons
Time limits on current student employees during term
Oxford University2020-02-08"Ok place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Oxford University full-time for more than 3 years
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Good home/work life balance if you have very young children, wanting to retire, or wanting to start a career.
Cons
Lack of career opportunities (mature organisation).
Oxford University2020-02-20"All depends on the department/lab you work at - views here are based on DPAG"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Oxford University full-time for less than a year
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Great place for networking and enhancing CV
Cons
Old facilities, lack of technical support
Oxford University2020-02-14"Great learning experience"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Oxford University full-time for less than a year
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Friendly, driven and like minded colleagues
Cons
n/a - no cons for this job
Oxford University2020-01-30"Student Scholar"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Oxford University full-time for more than a year
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Great benefits to be a scholar
Cons
There were no major problems of studying at oxford
Oxford University2020-01-28"Excellent for research"
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RecommendsI worked at Oxford University full-time for more than 5 years
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Excellent opportunities for collaborations Loads of experience Good connections
Cons
Competition for grants Lack of long-term opportunities
Oxford University2020-02-10"Good employer"
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I have been working at Oxford University full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Flexibility in working hours. Good maternity pay/arrangement.
Cons
As everywhere in academia, non-clinician scientist not paid enough.
Oxford University2020-02-10"Stimulating but low payed"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Oxford University full-time for more than a year
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Network, learning, facilities, services, environment
Cons
Low salaries, high costs for living, not easy to travel from/to, overrated
Oxford University2020-02-10
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