Great individual departments, but silos of dysfunctional leadership. - Student Assistant RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) Employee Review

Good if you are a student

I don't know of one off the top of my head

Flexible hours and intellectual freedom Learn cutting-edge research skills daily Publish papers, present at conferences Supportive advisor and collaborative lab Strong mentorship and growth opportunities

Low pay, long unpredictable hours Funding and timeline feel uncertain Work-life balance often suffers greatly Progress depends heavily on advisor Limited benefits and job security