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      Dynamic and engaging work place - Research Specialist MIT Employee Review

      4.0
      Dec 2, 2013
      Research specialist
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      Pros

      Opportunity to collaborate on cutting edge research, surrounded by other highly motivated people, tends to be a flexible work place

      Cons

      difficult to afford cost of living in Boston, older infrastructure can make the job difficult

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      5.0
      Jun 10, 2026
      Student researcher
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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 19, 2026
      Postdoctoral associate
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      Pros

      Brilliant colleagues A good degree of research independence Research funding sufficient for running experiments

      Cons

      Research divisions are mostly uncoordinated Administrative support is more reactive than proactive

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