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Former Grad student, current post-doc - Postdoctoral Research Scientist Columbia University Employee Review

3.0
Sep 21, 2015
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Pros

Collaborative environment, great scientists. Facilities are generally good.

Cons

bureaucracy is needlessly complicated and disorganized- purchasing and IT departments especially. Pay is low for a school in NYC, especially at the postdoctoral level.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Hours are 9am-5pm, work/life balance is on par

Cons

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