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Harvard University Research Associate in Cambridge, Massachusetts
65215BRAuto req ID:65215BRJob Code:RS0055 Researcher I Humanities Department Office Location:USA - MA - Boston Business Title:Research AssociateSub-Unit:------------ Appointment End Date:30-Jun-2025Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :055Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in economics, data science, computer science, statistics, information systems, or related field.
Experience with cleaning and analyzing data. Candidates will be asked to complete a coding exercise.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:Proficiency in R, Python, or Stata is required. Prior RA experience is a plus.
The candidate is expected to maintain high standards in terms of quality of work, attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to task completion. They must be able to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines at an accelerated pace when necessary. They must be willing to learn new skills around data analysis and experimental design.
This position is particularly suitable for candidates who are interested in pursuing a PhD in business or economics afterwards (many of our past RAs were admitted into top PhD programs including Harvard, MIT, Chicago, Berkeley, Toronto, Columbia, and Northwestern).Additional Information:This is a full-time term appointment starting summer 2024 through June 30, 2025, with potential for re-appointment for the following year. All HBS RA roles are structured as one-year appointments.
This role is offered as a hybrid (some combination of onsite and remote) where you are required to be onsite at our Boston, MA based campus 2-4 days per week. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.
We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.
A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity. All candidates will be expected to submit a writing sample, transcript, and a code sample to be reviewed by an HBS statistician.
Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore HBS work culture at https://www.hbs.edu/employment/.Department:Division of Research and Faculty DevelopmentPre-Employment Screening:Education, IdentityJob Function:Research Position Description:The Digital, Data, and Design (D^3) Institute (https://d3.harvard.edu/) at Harvard is looking for a Research Associate (RA) to support research activities at our newly formed research labs. The RAs will work with Harvard Business School faculty, under the supervision of a lab manager and in collaboration with other D^3 staff.
The Platform Lab, which operates within D^3 and is led by Professors Chiara Farronato and Feng Zhu, is seeking a quantitative Research Associate. The lab’s research focuses mainly on creating a roadmap for businesses and policymakers that are interested in creating an innovative, socially impactful, and inclusive platform ecosystem. Ideal RA candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and rigor.
The lab is particularly interested in pre-doctoral candidates, who would consider spending two years at the lab gaining valuable research experience for an eventual PhD program.
Duties:
Collect, preprocess, and analyze data.
Conduct background research and literature reviews.
Assist with preparation of presentations and class materials.
Manage projects and engage with field partners.
Exercise independent decision making with regard to progression of research projects and methodologies. Must be able to structure assignments and keep faculty member informed as necessary, using own judgment.
Responsible for other duties as assigned.
School/Unit:Harvard Business School EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.Benefits:We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Work Format:Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-AF1