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Brilliant people, demonic support staff - Research Scientist Columbia University Employee Review

3.0
7 Jun 2012
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Pros

The academic intellectual environment here is untouchable. The depth of knowledge and ability to transfer and share information is astounding. Excellent place to learn lots!

Cons

Getting paid takes 6 weeks. Getting your health insurance, 6-8 weeks. Getting anything administrative done = 6-8 weeks. The people who are in charge of all of these duties seem to spend more time avoiding their jobs than they would spend if they actually _did_ them.

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Pros

Unionized, generous salary for a postdoc

Cons

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3.0
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Pros

The work when I had it was amazing, I really appreciated it for what it gave me.

Cons

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