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Gates Foundation

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Overall may not be a good fit for beginners - Research Scientist Gates Foundation Employee Review

3.0
16 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great experts to work with

Cons

Expected to be a self starter to the point of defining and defending your own projects. As a early career researcher, that may be a very difficult task.

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5.0
24 Apr 2026
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Pros

Everyone is aligned to the mission. Fantastic benefits.

Cons

These could be pros for some but travel and ambiguity are things to deal with

3.0
8 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Mission-based work Diverse, passionate employee base Healthcare benefit Parental leave and support Unlimited PTO

Cons

Poor work-life balance Perfectionist culture Unreasonable expectations with working hours High levels of burnout Retaliation for setting boundaries with working hours Culture resistant to prioritization of work

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