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Welcome to the Data Science and Technology department at Berkeley Lab!

Below are links to information that will help you get started, oriented, and added to all the essential communication channels we use to keep track of goings on at the Lab. This information should supplement the information you receive from Human Resources when you join.

We tried to make this information correct and complete, but there are bound to be errors and gaps. If you have any questions or see any errors, please ask someone. You can always send email to Dan Gunter or Shreyas Cholia if you get stuck.


Your First MonthGetting to the Lab for your first day, setting up your work environment, and taking care of all the details of your new position.

General LBNL resources

Health and human resources, reporting your time, how to find things, and important contacts at the Lab.

About the department

The department website, communication channels, using Calendar, and getting logins to department servers.

Housing and Transport

Finding accommodation close to (or kind of) LBNL, and getting to the Lab.

Do you know...?

Miscellaneous tips (our FAQ)