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      Better than university postdoc positions - IRTA Postdoctoral Fellow NIH Employee Review

      5.0
      Jul 5, 2023
      Irta postdoctoral fellow
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      Pros

      Higher base pay with regulated annual increase and mechanisms for additional/supplemental stipend Greater benefits (medical, dental, vision, transportation, etc) Better work and life balance (mostly 9-5) Relaxed vibe and yet impactful science Opportunities to mentor post-bacs and NIH-joint doctoral students Great mentors who are senior scientists and PIs

      Cons

      Rigid security (especially anything IT-related)...

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      5.0
      May 24, 2026
      Postdoctoral research fellow
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great benefits and good hours

      Cons

      If you’re not a liberal or progressive you will be the kid with lice. During the Biden admin your skin color is the only thing that mattered not your skill.

      4.0
      Jun 4, 2026
      Postbaccalaureate fellow
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      good work-life balance and great collaboration!

      Cons

      low pay, hard to move into industry

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