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      Smithsonian Reviews

      4.1

      66% would recommend to a friend

      (508 total reviews)
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      Dr. David J. Skorton

      75% approve of CEO

      64% positive business outlook

      Smithsonian has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 508 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Smithsonian employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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      5.0
      20 Mar 2026

      Excellent environment for independent and collaborative research

      Postdoctoral fellow
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      Pros

      Strong resources and a collaborative culture. Flexible mentorship and the freedom to explore diverse methods and research directions make this an extremely motivating environment to grow as a postdoc and, most importantly, as an independent researcher.

      Cons

      As a large institution, administrative processes and communication (e.g., contracts, payroll, or related matters) can occasionally be slow.

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