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Harvard Business School seeks multiple Research Associate (RA) to support faculty member on either 1) quantitative or 2) writing focused work starting ASAP this winter. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of business topics, such as computer science and finance, and experience with either quantitative or qualitative work through course work, extra curriculars, or work experience. The Research Associate (RA) position reports directly to faculty supervisors and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office. Ideal RA candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment.
Job Responsibility:
Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents
Work under the general direction of HBS faculty on topics central to HBS research agenda
Provide subject-area knowledge, analysis and interpretation to faculty member
Identify and explore a wide-range of questions related to faculty’s research agenda
For writing focused roles: write cases, case supplements, project reports, and drafts for a book project from start to finish creating original writing based on subject-area expertise, research, and interviews, and write articles for applicable business audiences such as Harvard Business Review
For quantitative focused roles: develop, design, conduct, analyze, and implement research using data science knowledge and prior knowledge of requested statistical packages
Perform statistical programming
Under general direction of faculty member, must be able to take complex research ideas, concepts, and methodologies and apply them to new projects and situations
Must be able to structure assignments and keep faculty member informed as necessary, using own judgment
Responsible for other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree with a GPA above 3.5 is required
For writing focused roles: prior experience supporting short form writing and website project management preferred
For quantitative roles: computer science degree with prior experience in Javascript preferred
Evidence of prior high-quality, original academic writing, and background in analysis and interpretation of relevant data, research, news, and literature is helpful
Ability to read academic, subject-specific information and write a reasoned and thoughtful analysis, as well as produce a creative interpretation, is a must
Must have extremely high standards in terms of quality of work, attention to detail, strong organization skills, and absolute commitment to task completion
Must be able to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines at an accelerated pace when necessary
It is helpful if the candidate is familiar with navigating a complex organization, such as Harvard Business School
What we offer:
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement