Postdoc at Penn State - Post Doctoral Fellow Penn State Employee Review

3.0
18 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good health insurance for employee and family. Relatively flexible hours. A lot of career development events and seminars.

Cons

Postdocs do not have separate sick days, do not have 401K match contribution. Parental leave is 6 weeks. Career development option is to be promoted to Researcher position with almost same salary as Postdoc, but with 401k plan.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
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Pros

I enjoyed working at outpost, it felt a lot more relaxed not including the rush and I could joke around with staff.

Cons

Stacks felt like alot more pressure that I had to get everything right and that I was always being watched.

4.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Meaningful mission supporting community education and outreach programs. Gained valuable administrative and clerical experience, including scheduling, data entry, records management, and event coordination. Developed strong customer service and communication skills by assisting educators and community members. Worked for a well-respected public institution, which looks good on a resume. Opportunity to support nutrition education and public health initiatives, contributing to positive community outcomes.

Cons

Pay was very low compared to the responsibilities and cost of living. Limited opportunities for career advancement without changing positions or departments. Administrative work could become repetitive at times. Salary growth and raises were relatively modest.

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