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    University College London Reviews

    Updated 16 April 2018
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    1. "As always with science: great job, miserable pay"

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      Current Employee - Research Associate in London, England
      Current Employee - Research Associate in London, England
      Recommends
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at University College London full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      UCL is a fantastic place to work. Atmosphere is very warm and productive.

      Cons

      There certain idiotic rules written by highest management to 'save money'.

    2. "Good, flexible work"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at University College London part-time

      Pros

      met nice people, nice environment to work in

      Cons

      shifts not available with predictable frequency

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    3. "Great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Postdoctoral Research Associate in London, England
      Current Employee - Postdoctoral Research Associate in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University College London (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Lots of interactions with different research groups
      Great support for research grant proposals

      Cons

      Work buildings are old and often cold in the winter

    4. "Experience"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend

      I worked at University College London full-time

      Pros

      Very diverse employee at UCl

      Cons

      Little progression opportunities in terms of job

      Advice to Management

      Base promotion on merit

    5. "PhD student at Ucl ION"

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      Current Employee - PhD Student in London, England
      Current Employee - PhD Student in London, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at University College London full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Supervisors available to you are the top of their respective fields. Support services such as careers advice and mental health support/physical health support are readily available.

      Cons

      Dependent on your supervisor, you may have fewer contact hours with them than you would like. Make sure to choose a supervisor well.

    6. "PhD Student"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University College London full-time

      Pros

      Great environment to work in as a PhD student.

      Cons

      Can be hard to find the person/equipment you need.

    7. "University college london review"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University College London full-time

      Pros

      Supportive treats well employees, comprehensive

      Cons

      Sometimes a bit slow to set up new rules

    8. "Research Associate at UCL"

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      Current Employee - Research Associate in London, England
      Current Employee - Research Associate in London, England

      I have been working at University College London full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      - One of the best universities in the world.
      - Great people and atmosphere.

      Cons

      - Quite a competitive environment (which made me push myself a lot so really a con!).

    9. "Professor"

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      Current Employee - Professor in London, England
      Current Employee - Professor in London, England

      I have been working at University College London full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Agreeable workplace colleagues friendly students high quality

      Cons

      Administrative burden and expansion without academic justification

    10. "Administration"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at University College London full-time

      Pros

      Good Company to work for

      Cons

      Too much work to be done

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