Fun environment - PhD Researcher MIT Employee Review

5.0
Mar 2, 2024
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Pros

Boyden Lab. A lot of freedom. Ideally should align with PI. If not, will be big headache. Pre-structure your meetings. Fun if you like to think about ideas. Pi can connect you to anyone - is a great resource.

Cons

Possibly not enough guidance and hands on time with the PI - if you need that. Writing process can drag on for a very long time. Need to learn how to best communicate with the PI - pick your battles.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Fantastic work-life balance and lots of freebies. Join the sailing program! They teach you for free!

Cons

Got hit by the federal cuts. Not their fault but you would think they'd have better savings

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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