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Good benefits, low pay - Research Scientist Boston University Employee Review

4.0
Nov 17, 2025
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Pros

Excellent leave benefits (100% paid FMLA)

Cons

Low salary for research scientist (social sciences); job insecurity due to soft funding

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

medical insurance is amazing; fully covered PT service with no copay at BU

Cons

The university leadership is sometimes harsh in treating its workers

2.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits! Lots of sick time holidays off. and summers are very laid back. Wish I could have stayed longer as I saw my time there as a great career opportunity. But toxicity, harassment and layoffs made me rethink staying

Cons

Management is incredibly toxic. Even after union grievances, sexual harassment claims and even a warning from the dean, managers continue to abuse staff. Incredibly sad seeing as Boston University rather lay off good employees than hold anyone from management accountable for their actions.

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