Good PhD advisor determines job satisfaction - Graduate Research Assistant MIT Employee Review

5.0
Oct 6, 2024
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Pros

Great research culture, smart collaborators, and excellent industry internship opportunities

Cons

It could be challenging and unsupportive depending on the PhD advisor

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5.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Great research opportunities in EECS

Cons

Can be difficult to manage claszes

4.0
Jun 19, 2026
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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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