Is Princeton University a good company to work for as a Researcher?

Researcher professionals working at Princeton University have rated their employer with 4.7 out of 5 stars in 22 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Princeton University employees being 4.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Researcher jobs at Princeton University now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Researcher interview questions at Princeton University .

Does Princeton University pay Researcher employees well?

Researcher professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Princeton University with 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 22 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Researcher salaries and benefits at Princeton University .

How happy are Researcher professionals working at Princeton University?

61% of Researcher employees at Princeton University would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 19% in the past 12 months. Researcher professionals have also rated Princeton University with a 4.7 rating for work-life-balance, 4.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.6 rating for culture and values and 4.5 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Princeton University?

Postdoctoral Research Associate (104) , Graduate Student (98) , Research Assistant (75) , PhD Student (61) , PhD Graduate Student (55) , Graduate Research Assistant (43) , Postdoctoral Fellow (40) , PhD Candidate (25) , Researcher (25) , Postdoctoral Researcher (19) , Research Specialist (19) , Research Associate (16) , Lecturer (15) , Associate Director (14) , Associate Research Scholar (14)

What are the pros of working at Princeton University according to real employee reviews?

"good benefits and yes yes" ((in 180 reviews)); "Great people and resources." ((in 112 reviews)); "Best people in the field; beautiful campus with few distractions; ample research funding;" ((in 76 reviews)); "Great research environment and colleagues" ((in 51 reviews)); "The pay was good for the hours and amount of work." ((in 50 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Princeton University according to real employee reviews?

"Research lab salaries are low" ((in 50 reviews)); "Management is always willing to see how they can be of assistance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Certain managers look out for themselves and will throw you under the bus to save face." ((in 8 reviews)); "Princeton is a small town and graduate diversity is a work in progress." ((in 3 reviews))

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Princeton University Researcher reviews

4.7

61% would recommend to a friend

(22 total reviews)

Christopher L. Eisgruber

100% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.6

Culture and values

4.6

Diversity and inclusion

4.6

Compensation and benefits

4.5

Career opportunities

4.3

Senior management

Researcher employees have rated Princeton University with 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 22 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Researcher professionals have an excellent working experience there. Princeton University is rated 26% above average by Researcher professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

22 reviews

4.0

21 May 2026

Mixed experience

Researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Accomplished and ambitious coworkers from around the world - Environment is typically collaborative but can also be competitive

Cons

- Limited oversight of PIs

5.0

30 May 2025

A good university to work at

Researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Working at Princeton University offers numerous advantages, including competitive compensation and benefits, a prestigious work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. It also provides a supportive and diverse community, access to world-class resources, and flexibility in some roles.

Cons

Working at Princeton University presents several challenges for staff and faculty, including concerns about workplace culture, pay equity, career advancement, and management practices. The university's hierarchical structure, coupled with perceived lack of support for staff, can lead to a less-than-positive work environment.

Princeton University Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at Princeton University. We appreciate your feedback.

5.0

23 Mar 2025

Great place to work

Researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very high quality students and scholars.

Cons

Only soft money dependent research positions.

Princeton University Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at Princeton University. We appreciate your feedback.

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