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      5.0
      May 31, 2014
      Research associate
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      Pros

      Depending on your position, the pay is great. There are so many opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and the work is very fulfilling and rewarding in many ways.

      Cons

      Your career is what you make it. If you don't seek advancement or growth, your career will probably remain stagnant. But be the first to do something new and innovative and you will see your future is what you make it!

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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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