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Dead end for all postdocs - Postdoctoral CFN Brookhaven National Laboratory Employee Review

1.0
Aug 25, 2017
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Pros

I was a postdoc there for three years. Salary is relatively good compared to universities.

Cons

However, the lab is dead. The facilities are old. They have a hard time attracting people and all postdocs I know working there ended up unemployed. There is no future for any postdoc inside the lab, and if you hear the contrary is probably a lie. They mostly hire people from the outside. The brand of the lab is not relevant; the scientist even when they are good in their fields will not move a finger to help their postdoc move up or get jobs anywhere. My experience there was very discouraging. You can feel the death smell in the air. If you go for an interview and they offer you a job, just say no, as many other did

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5.0
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Pros

Everyone here is great to work with. Work is interesting.

Cons

Middle of nowhere, takes almost a full lunch break to just get anywhere. Some Managers are hired only for their experience in the field and not how they can/would manage staff. Still annoyed about getting the covid jab to keep my job. It was pointless and got sick anyway 3 weeks later. No apologies or acknowledgment for any wrong doing will ever be made.

3.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Nice co-workers. Many recreation clubs.

Cons

No moving assistance for new hires

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