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      Research Assistant - Research Assistant MIT Employee Review

      4.0
      Jan 15, 2015
      Research assistant
      Recommend
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      Pros

      amazing intellectual community and opportunities to learn

      Cons

      Overall poor work life balance. Academics don't make good managers.

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      5.0
      Jun 4, 2026
      Reseaech assistant
      Recommend
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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
      Recommend
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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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