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      Make the most of what is available to you - Research Assistant Harvard University Employee Review

      3.0
      Sep 19, 2008
      Research assistant
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      Pros

      It is an amazing educational institution with a wide variety of opportunities available to those who are willing and able to reach for them. The exposure to fascinating people and ideas is truly unique, and some of the senior faculty and management are exceptional leaders and mentors.

      Cons

      You can't eat prestige. Compensation is not always in line with what is appropriate given the marketplace and Boston. The bureaucracy can be difficult to maneuver at times, particularly in times of transition. Communication can be frustrating and piece meal at times with little attempt to explain changes in structure. This can have real impact on morale. Some senior faculty and management do not have time or interest in working with junior employees.

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      5.0
      Jun 9, 2026
      Graduate teaching fellow
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      Pros

      Working at Harvard as a teaching fellow is Intellectually stimulating.

      Cons

      Working as a Teaching Fellow is not financially rewarding.

      5.0
      Jun 3, 2026
      Ml research intern
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      Pros

      You work with experts from every field possible in science from Mechanobiology to Metallurgy and working as a ML intern along with scientists from different fields gave me a lot of exposure and how to work in a research department.

      Cons

      One challenge encountered was maintaining a clear focus on training objectives, as the evolving parameters required continuous reassessment of the model's learning priorities. Additionally, the absence of established ground truth for the domain presented a limitation in validating and guiding the approach effectively.

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