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A lot can happen at Berkeley - Postdoctoral Fellow Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

5.0
Feb 20, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

High Tech facility to use, Cutting edge advance work in many fields, You meet many great minds, Mostly amicable colleagues, Senior authority people are quite encouraging to new scientists and students to do better and explore beyond, Many helpful resources available for career development, Management works here to help you and work with you to solve a problem and not to create nuisance.

Cons

Bureaucratic approvals take unexpected and unavoidable long time, Salary as a postdoc is very low to survive well in bay area, compared to other National lab postdocs who work in Bay area (Ex: Sandia, Livermore, PNNL etc.).

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Pros

Very scientific environment and collaborative

Cons

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5.0
Jun 21, 2026
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Pros

Opportunity to work on impactful scientific and engineering projects that support research and innovation. Exposure to multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, scientists, technicians, and project managers. Strong focus on safety, quality, and technical excellence. Good work-life balance and professional development opportunities. Ability to contribute to long-term projects with significant national and scientific importance.

Cons

Large organizations can have multiple layers of review and approval, which may slow decision-making. Processes and documentation requirements can be extensive, especially for safety and compliance purposes. Project priorities can shift based on funding and organizational needs, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

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