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Harvard University Senior Researcher in Cambridge, Massachusetts
65368BRAuto req ID:65368BRJob Code:RS0057 Researcher III Humanities Department Office Location:USA - MA - Boston Business Title:Senior ResearcherSub-Unit:------------ Appointment End Date:30-Jun-2025Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :057Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic Qualifications:
Ph.D. obtained (or expected) in organizational behavior, psychology, industrial organizational psychology, management, or related field is required.
Evidence of experience with data manipulation (e.g., filtering; cleaning; subsetting), quantitative data analysis (e.g., mean difference tests; regression analysis), and data visualization.
Excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and oral) are a must.
Experience managing others and successfully working as part of a team.
Working proficiency in R (preferable) or Python.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:The candidate needs proven ability to work independently and creatively as well as in a leadership role. This position requires an individual capable of consistent use of discretion, judgment, and initiative. The candidate must have extremely high standards in terms of quality of work, attention to detail, strong organization skills, and absolute commitment to task completion. The candidate must also have an ability to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines at an accelerated pace.Additional Information:This is a full-time term appointment starting this spring 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. Candidates may be asked to complete a quantitative exercise 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 Crafting Your Life (LIFE) project, led by Professor Leslie Perlow, is seeking a Senior Researcher.
The mission of the LIFE project is to use technology to create new ways to collect data to simultaneously enable the study of what it means to live a well lived while also providing users valuable insights that make a difference in how they live their own lives.
Professor Perlow and the LIFE project are seeking an experienced researcher to help them make the most of this exciting opportunity. The project: 1) has resources to design and build its own data collection tools, 2) has access to ongoing – and potentially longitudinal – quantitative data on tens of thousands of users, and 3) consists of an interdisciplinary group of researchers and practitioners interested in exploring these topics. In particular, Professor Perlow and the LIFE project are seeking a researcher with expertise in quantitative data analysis and data analytics to help lead the data collection and analysis. They seek a candidate who has completed their pre-doctoral work, if not their dissertation, to partake in the design and management of multiple quantitative data collection efforts. The successful candidate will be eager to creatively design data collection efforts, analyze resulting data, and work with the team to write up the findings. The data analysis will involve data from existing tools that have already been developed for this special project (e.g. LIFE Simulation, LIFE Connect, Developmental Relationship Mapping), but most importantly center around the flagship tool in development – the LIFE Matrix. This new tool, with an MVP planned to release in September 2024, explores how users spend their time and the value those time allocations bring to them as well as provides users insights and recommendations based on comparing them with others like themselves.
The ideal candidate has a background in organizational behavior and is naturally drawn to the areas of work-life, work/job design, careers, and happiness. They further – and importantly -- have an interest in working closely with others, as well as helping to manage the projects day-to-day activities. The candidate will primarily collaborate with Professor Perlow, as well as play a central role in overseeing the projects work with other faculty, executive fellows, doctoral students, and research associates.
This role is also 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)