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      Research Assistant - Graduate Research Assistant MIT Employee Review

      1.0
      Sep 29, 2013
      Graduate research assistant
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      Pros

      Great education. Diligent and smart students. Good research resources. Plenty research related activities such as seminars, conferences, talks, etc. Great basic health care and maternity care.

      Cons

      Work load on research is very heavy. Exposed to high risk and high pressure but received very low compensation. Salary is not enough for sending an infant to a daycare center. Small working space. No dental insurance.

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      5.0
      Jun 10, 2026
      Student researcher
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      Pros

      Really good research opportunities to work on a project with major impact.

      Cons

      Issues heavily depend on groups.

      4.0
      Jun 10, 2026
      Researcher
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      Pros

      Smart people, inspiring environment, and learn a lot.

      Cons

      Can be a rough place at times.

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