Is MIT a good company to work for as a Postdoctoral Associate?

Postdoctoral Associate professionals working at MIT have rated their employer with 4.4 out of 5 stars in 521 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of MIT employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Postdoctoral Associate Jobs at MIT now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Postdoctoral Associate interview questions at MIT .

Does MIT pay Postdoctoral Associate employees well?

Postdoctoral Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at MIT with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 521 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.6% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Postdoctoral Associate salaries at MIT.

How happy are Postdoctoral Associate professionals working at MIT?

84% of Postdoctoral Associate employees at MIT would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 1% in the past 12 months. Postdoctoral Associate professionals have also rated MIT with a 3.9 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.4 rating for culture and values and 4.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MIT?

Research Assistant (306) , Graduate Research Assistant (221) , Postdoctoral Associate (216) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (138) , Graduate Student (127) , Postdoctoral Fellow (117) , PhD Student (115) , Research Scientist (98) , Researcher (81) , Undergraduate Researcher (81) , Graduate Student Researcher (65) , Administrative Assistant (62) , PhD Graduate Student (58) , Research Associate (58) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (56)

What are the pros of working at MIT according to real employee reviews?

"2. Great People: It can be great to collaborate with some of the smartest minds in the world" ((in 408 reviews)); "Benefits are great and the Credit union is fantastic." ((in 371 reviews)); "MIT offers great opportunities for their students to gain research and work experience." ((in 86 reviews)); "Good culture and can be improved" ((in 71 reviews)); "great work environment and colleagues" ((in 60 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MIT according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and difficult to find affordable housing in the area" ((in 214 reviews)); "Low salary and very competitive" ((in 187 reviews)); "Long hours during certain points of position but all was worth the time put in." ((in 70 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 39 reviews)); "Annoying HR and pushy supervisor." ((in 20 reviews))

MIT Postdoctoral Associate reviews

4.4

84% would recommend to a friend

(521 total reviews)

Sally Kornbluth

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70% positive business outlook

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Postdoctoral Associate employees have rated MIT with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 521 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Postdoctoral Associate professionals have an excellent working experience there. MIT is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Postdoctoral Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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521 reviews

5.0

Aug 5, 2025

World class university

Postdoctoral associate

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Pros

A lot of reputation from outside, cutting-edge research

Cons

Peer pressure, low income for students, and post-doc

5.0

Jul 20, 2025

Great research environment with supportive colleagues

Postdoctoral researcher

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CEO approval

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Pros

- Flexible work hours and remote options - Friendly, collaborative team culture - Access to state-of-the-art facilities - Plenty of learning and mentorship opportunities - Competitive benefits and vacation policy

Cons

- Occasional long hours around deadlines - Bureaucratic paperwork can be slow - Funding priorities sometimes unclear - Limited travel budgets for conferences - Career progression paths need more transparency

3.0

Jul 14, 2025

Life experience

Postdoctoral associate

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

better compensation than other school. High 401k match. Prestige.

Cons

Postdoc is generally considered as the lowest time of your life.

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