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Lawrence Berkeley Lab

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Great place to make a contribution. - Anonymous employee Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

4.0
Sep 24, 2013
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Pros

Very smart and hardworking colleagues. A great place to begin a science or research career. Easy to maintain life/work balance.

Cons

Almost no amenities commonly found in workplaces, such as coffee or tea. Govenment bureaucracy is fairly deeply rooted. Obtaining funds for travel, conferences, training and office supplies can be complex and time-consuming.

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Pros

Beautiful location, you oversee the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and SF. Research environment, great bridge for academics to transition to a more applied research. Benefits quite good

Cons

Low wages, especially in the scientific staff. Basically no career progression. Offices are a mixed bags (some departments have brand new buildings, others have very old buildings). Do not rely on their immigration services to get anything beyond temporary work visas.

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