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      Rigorous but Rewarding - Graduate Research Assistant MIT Employee Review

      5.0
      15 Jun 2021
      Graduate research assistant
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      Pros

      Environment is highly challenging. Access to to resources and minds.

      Cons

      Poor coordination between conflicting demands on a student -- TA, RA, and classes -- frequently causes burnout. Experience varies widely by PI and department.

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      5.0
      10 Jun 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
      17 Jun 2026
      Metadata associate
      Recommend
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      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits package ; flexible work hours ; discounted event tickets ;

      Cons

      it's hard to move up from a paraprofessional to a professional position

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