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Help discover supernova, or build a nanomachine. - Anonymous employee Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

5.0
Apr 14, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Work on cutting edge Science in the name of advancing human understanding of the universe we live in. LBNL is dedicated to open science research ranging from improving the energy efficiency of building construction all the way to understanding the origins, and ongoing evolution of the universe.

Cons

Like any government organization, LBNL funding can be subject to the whims of Washington politics. Some groups and divisions will be more affected by this than others based on the specific nature of their funding and mission.

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5.0
Jul 18, 2026
Student assistant
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Pros

Very interesting work and love the people

Cons

None i really like it

3.0
Jul 13, 2026
Postdoctoral researcher
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Pros

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

Cons

Temporary Nature of Early-Career Roles: For postdoctoral researchers, positions are inherently temporary. Securing a permanent Staff Scientist role at a national lab is notoriously difficult due to limited openings and highly competitive, lifelong tenures, which often forces researchers to look externally for long-term career growth.

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