Generally positive, very tough intellectually - Research Assistant MIT Employee Review

4.0
21 Oct 2019
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Pros

Intellectually stimulating Work with driven people

Cons

Long hours, difficult to meet with advisor, no real feedback system, very dependent on advisor and research staff, pay is not great but true for any PhD program

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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