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old boys club in full effect - Research Scientist Caltech (California) Employee Review

2.0
Feb 28, 2013
Research scientist
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Pros

Smart people everywhere, cutting edge research, great talks by world-class speakers. Since money in science is hard to come by these days, academic institutes such as caltech are suffering, and their employees with it.

Cons

Class system with definite 'old boys club' attitude. Promotion in the academic or staff stream is next to impossible except in a few departments.

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5.0
Jul 14, 2026
Graduate student
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Pros

Great environment, lots of interesting talks going on every day

Cons

Lack of dining options, society too small

4.0
Jul 20, 2026
Postdoctoral research associate
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Pros

Experience depends on Department and Professor. HSS is supportive of their employees, some great admins. Career development programs and other educational opportunities. Lots of brilliant researchers. Grad student and postdoc union.

Cons

The university is no longer supportive of HSS. Salary is typical for this position, which is bad. Departments are somewhat siloed, not so much collaboration. Federal funding cuts are having bad effects on operations and research.

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