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A rare, nurturing environment; a haven for cutting-edge research; a meritocracy with minimal politics involved. - Researcher Caltech (California) Employee Review

5.0
Sep 28, 2008
Researcher
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Pros

Co-workers, peers, and superiors are all extremely intelligent. There is great camaraderie and an atmosphere of cooperation and information sharing. Compared to most other research institutions, there is minimal politics at Caltech.

Cons

In just about all the research areas it covers Caltech is a national/international leader, but due to its small size there are some research areas which Caltech has no faculty specializing in. So compared to its East-Coast counterpart, MIT, Caltech has greater depth but less breadth depending on the field.

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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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