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Columbia University

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Great place for intellectual stimulation, but has a long way to go for treatment of postdoctoral level scientists. - Postdoctoral Research Scientist Columbia University Employee Review

4.0
Feb 10, 2009
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Pros

It's prestigious and the name will carry you far. Also, there are many intelligent people who will stimulate interesting discussions.

Cons

Things are terribly disorganized and everything takes incredibly long. I just received a reimbursement for a work-related trip that was completed three months ago. Payments are often delayed due to general disorganization and mishaps. Postdocs get awful treatment because we have absolutely no benefit except for health care. I have no retirement funds, no dental or vision care. There are absolutely no perks with this job.

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5.0
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Pros

Unionized, generous salary for a postdoc

Cons

Even a good postdoc salary is expensive in nyc

2.0
Jul 20, 2026
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Pros

They have a lot of resources, the campus is pretty, the students are engaged

Cons

They censor your political speech, punish you for activism, and have been known to call the NYPD to commit police brutality on campus

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