Harvard University

Research Associate (Writing Focused)

Boston, MA, United States

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About the role

It is among the world's most trusted sources of management education and thought leadership.
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.

Bachelor's degree with a GPA above 3.5 is required.
Ideal candidates bring knowledge in finance, strong writing and research skills, along with the ability to conduct statistical analysis on firm profitability data.

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.
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.
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.
Prior experience supporting short form writing and website project management preferred.

Appointment End Date: June 30, 2027.
Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week
Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
Other Information:
HBS expects all staff to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday - Friday.
Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.
A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.
All candidates will be expected to submit a writing sample, code sample (if applicable to their skill set) and a transcript.
Work Format Details
The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs.
Additional details will be discussed during the interview process.

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
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
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

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