Salk Institute for Biological Studies Employee Reviews for Postdoctoral Research Associate

"A rewarding and fast-paced environment with good support infrastructure"

What do you like about working at Salk Institute for Biological Studies?

"The Salk Institute was a great collaborative environment in which there was a strong support structure and freedom to learn and tackle problems both independently and in groups. The labs in which I was working was very accommodating and supportive. They were also responsive to requests for advice and assistance and were always approachable."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be prepared to be flexible and communicate your successes and failures in a timely manner without reservation. Be willing to express your opinions and ask for help when necessary."

What don't you like about working at Salk Institute for Biological Studies?

"The labs in which I worked were more wet lab oriented and I did not have other colleagues with computational/analytical background with whom I could work and from whom I could learn."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I did not have enough recurring interaction with the mentors in both labs to maintain communication about the progress of projects or the expectations they had."