Great environment for the right people - Visiting Scientist MIT Employee Review

4.0
Nov 19, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent environment with top notch colleagues. Easy going work environment with flexible hours and the opportunity to do the research you want to do, not slave away on the products they want to see. Research is always a great gig in this respect, so make the most of your time there and establish the skills you want for the future.

Cons

Of course, you will take a hit in terms of salary to work for a university, so keep that in mind right off the bat. Also, it really is a garbage in, garbage out situation - if you are not a self-starter, the lack of structure will kill you.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

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4.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Smart people, inspiring environment, and learn a lot.

Cons

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