They don't really value anyone who is not a full professor bringing in huge grant money - Research Scientist II MIT Employee Review

2.0
25 Apr 2024
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Pros

A lot of flexibility with time and research interest

Cons

They really don't care much about pay or carrier opportunities if you are not a full professor with large grants

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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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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