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Ancient review, but timeless characteristics of working on the hill (Note year was actually 1977, not 2000) - Temporary Staff Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

5.0
Aug 15, 2024
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Pros

This is a review from working at LBL in 1977. The walk up the hill was spectacular as was the quiet majesty of doing experimental physics in the trees. The views from LBL going downhill towards the sunest in the evening made the half hour commute walking upward in the morning worthwhile. Folks were wonderful (and probably still are if any of you are still there). And as a bonus, the walk downhill in the evening occasionally traversed the greek theater (except when the Grateful Dead were playing there, in which case the Grateful Dead security politely and somewhat menacingly instructed me that I would need to go around the theater).

Cons

Salary was insufficient to afford breakfast at Chez Panisse, but this wasn't much of a problem because Chez Panisse wasn't open for breakfast.

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5.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

Great collaborative environment, great views

Cons

Some parts are slower moving due to bureaucracy but LBNL is unique in that red taping is also loose in some areas allowing for quicker innovation

3.0
Jul 13, 2026
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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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