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It was a great time! - Optics Researcher Purdue University Employee Review

3.0
22 Sept 2011
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Pros

All of the cultural diversity. There is some of the top technologies being researched at all times, including government research.

Cons

The pay isn't that great since it was a research job. The city also can be pretty dead over the summer, and very cold in the winter.

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5.0
23 June 2026
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Pros

Flexible with student needs/schedule, decent hours

Cons

Sometimes requires you to sacrifice other commitments when needed

4.0
21 June 2026
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Pros

Great collaborative research environment with access to cutting-edge facilities and strong mentorship

Cons

Funding cycles can create tight timelines and high pressure to meet strict project milestones

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