Great blend of collaboration, analytic thinking, room for creativity, and independent initiative. - Research Assistant (Graduate Student) MIT Employee Review

5.0
Jan 26, 2011
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Pros

Working on a research project (and in a graduate program in general) I was surrounded by briliiant, inspiring people. I felt that I was continually learning and contributing to something larger than myself.

Cons

Difficult to maintain momentum in research while balancing coursework (particularly when working with a team and semi-absentee professor). It is easy to head into a project bright eyed and bushy-tailed, and to loose steam when team members don't hold up their end of the bargain.

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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

Issues heavily depend on groups.

4.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

Good benefits package ; flexible work hours ; discounted event tickets ;

Cons

it's hard to move up from a paraprofessional to a professional position

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