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Lawrence Berkeley Lab

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Great resources but usual federal government bureaucracy - Anonymous employee Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

4.0
Apr 30, 2013
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Pros

Facilities are top notch. Lots of technical support

Cons

Too much science directed towards application and users.. Most discoveries made by professors who use lab resources and are supported by their home institutions. Think about this when considering a long term position here.

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Cons

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Pros

work life balance; World-Class User Facilities and Instruments, Top-Tier Scientific Collaboration

Cons

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