Role OverviewThe Research Associate position reports directly to faculty supervisors and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office. Ideal candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment. Work under the general direction of HBS faculty on topics central to HBS research agenda.
What You Will Do
Provide subject-area knowledge, analysis and interpretation to faculty member. Identify and explore a wide-range of questions related to faculty’s research agenda. Write cases, case supplements, project reports, and policy memos from start to finish creating original writing based on subject-area expertise, research, and interviews.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Ideal candidates will have a background in advanced field of study, prior high-quality, original academic writing, and background in analysis and interpretation of relevant data, research, news, and literature. Must be able to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines at an accelerated pace when necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a GPA above 3.5
- Proven evidence of independent research in specific advanced field of study
- Evidence of prior high-quality, original academic writing
- Background in analysis and interpretation of relevant data, research, news, and literature
- Ability to read academic, subject-specific information and write a reasoned and thoughtful analysis
- Strong organization skills and absolute commitment to task completion
Benefits
- 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
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
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