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      Doctoral Candidate in Mechanical Engineering - Graduate Research Assistant MIT Employee Review

      5.0
      Dec 11, 2013
      Graduate research assistant
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      Pros

      Lots of opportunity for top notch research in a varying number of fields from energy to nanotechnology. Students and instructors are very approachable among departments.

      Cons

      "Drinking from a firehouse" can be tough on anyone.

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      5.0
      Jun 4, 2026
      Reseaech assistant
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      Pros

      It is a great institution to do cutting-edge research

      Cons

      There are not many cons

      4.0
      Jun 7, 2026
      Research scientist
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      Pros

      Great research instute for starting in academia or resume-building outside academia

      Cons

      Low salary; low ceiling for those that cannot acheive tenure track

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