3.0
Jun 11, 2008
Current employee
Baltimore, MD
Recommend
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Pros
The resources available are simply top-notch. And unlike many organizations, HHMI treats post-docs like human beings and gives us benefits (401K! good health insurance! - for you and your family). HHMI also has equipment funds that result in it being quite simple to get your hands on the latest and greatest expensive toys. You'll love playing with brand new 454 sequencing machines, and $80K FPLCs.
Cons
HHMI cuts post-docs off at 6 years. In theory, this shortens the "transitional" period of a post-doc. In practice, it cuts post-docs off, and ends work that could result in an academic job. Their hearts are in the right place, but it's a flawed practice.