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Massachusetts General Hospital

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The opportunity of a lifetime. - Postdoctoral Research Fellow Massachusetts General Hospital Employee Review

5.0
Jul 26, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Access to the best researchers, the best library, and the best resources in the country. If you're a go-getter, there are myriad opportunities for you here, to launch your career.

Cons

Most long-term research positions at MGH (similar to many research hospitals) are soft money. That is, there is no job guarantee- you need to fund your own salary through grants. This lifestyle is not for everyone. However, most postdoc fellowships are funded by the PI, and after doing a post-doc here, many other (hard money) positions elsewhere will be within reach.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits, great work environment. Super supportive HR department

Cons

Lower than average retirement matching. For some jobs the hours are not flexible.

3.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

Good benefits and great team/department locally, work felt meaningful and fulfilling to contribute to larger mission

Cons

In the pre-clinical research side, the switch to Workday and subsequent restructuring of roles across MGB made the career ladder stifling and reduced advancement and pay increase opportunities

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