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      Cool work, low pay - Research Assistant MIT Employee Review

      3.0
      17 Nov 2022
      Research assistant
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      Pros

      Cool research, smart coworkers, freedom to pursue research interests

      Cons

      Workload is high, low pay especially in high cost area like Boston and compared to industry salaries

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      5.0
      20 June 2026
      Phd graduate student
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      Pros

      Great School for doing a PhD

      Cons

      You have to do a PhD

      4.0
      19 June 2026
      Postdoctoral associate
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      Pros

      Brilliant colleagues A good degree of research independence Research funding sufficient for running experiments

      Cons

      Research divisions are mostly uncoordinated Administrative support is more reactive than proactive

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