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Student researcher at LBL - Student Research Assistant Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

5.0
Dec 24, 2013
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Pros

resources of government lab without as strict of regulations. Very accommodating to student schedules. Opens up a whole new network of connections unavailable at Berkeley. Easy access from campus

Cons

It is still a national lab with plenty of regulations and bureaucracy (excessive and frequent training courses is just 1 example).

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5.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

Interesting work and beautiful environment

Cons

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3.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

Beautiful location, you oversee the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and SF. Research environment, great bridge for academics to transition to a more applied research. Benefits quite good

Cons

Low wages, especially in the scientific staff. Basically no career progression. Offices are a mixed bags (some departments have brand new buildings, others have very old buildings). Do not rely on their immigration services to get anything beyond temporary work visas.

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