Excellent opportunities come from MIT but they can afford to treat postdocs better - Postdoctoral Associate MIT Employee Review

3.0
Apr 1, 2015
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Pros

Excellent research and learning environment, time there helps open many future doors of opportunity. Family friendly with subsidized child care on campus.

Cons

Postdocs are sub-employees since benefits are made VERY expensive and outright removed if you do the courtesy of bringing your own money in the form of a fellowship, health insurance rates are particularly punishing if you have dependents. No retirement savings, come on!

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5.0
Jul 2, 2026
Anonymous intern
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Pros

Solid research and great overall experience

Cons

can't think of any cons.

4.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

High quality core facilities and well resourced labs. Countless brilliant colleagues who can serve as mentors and collaborators

Cons

Students and Postdocs are expensive due to high overhead, so unreasonably high productivity is often expected compared to other institutions. PIs are typically stretched very thin. Most departments/labs are very space limited which makes it harder to do safe and productive research.

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