Great education, employment experience varies heavily from department to department - Postdoctoral Research Fellow Penn State Employee Review

3.0
Apr 12, 2012
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Pros

Energetic student body, fair cost of living

Cons

If you like big cities, State College is fairly isolated. It is about 3 hours or longer to a major city. The work experience is very variable depending on who your direct management is.

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5.0
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Pros

Friendly professor and professional staff

Cons

Reassignment can take longer and can be a tedious process

5.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

My supervisor was fantastic: provided good feedback, flexibility in work schedule, opportunities for professional growth.

Cons

Usually 1-2 year contract, determined by grant funding and availability Workplace experience is more dependent on the individual researcher/research lab you end up working for than the university as a whole

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