Harvard University
Research Assistant
Cambridge, MA, United States · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 2 days ago
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About the role
- The Ecological Approaches to Social Emotional Learning (EASEL) Lab, led by Professor Stephanie M.
- The EASEL Lab explores the effects of high-quality social and emotional interventions on the development and achievement of children, youth, teachers, parents, and communities.
- Our projects aim to advance the field of social and emotional learning through research, practice, and policy.
Responsibilities
- The Research Assistant will support data analysis, data visualization, measurement tasks, writing and publication tasks, and other activities for EASEL Lab research-practice partnerships.
- Specifically, this position will support current studies with school-based educators in Ukraine, afterschool staff in Nebraska, and with Special Olympics International.
- Create comprehensive implementation reports for a large scale, multi-year, multi-site randomized control trial of SEL Kernels in afterschool settings across Nebraska
- Create comprehensive implementation reports for a multi-year, multi-site study of SEL Kernels during a National Rollout across primary schools in Ukraine
- Synthesize findings and prepare reports for internal team members as well as for program partners, funders, policymakers, and other stakeholders
- Support writing for various audiences (academic, media, funders, others)
- Support the publication process (conduct literature reviews for book chapters and journal articles, prepare reference lists, respond to feedback from reviewers, etc.)
- Support other research team activities, as needed
- Support for families and caregivers
- By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of related experience.
- Degree may count toward experience.
- Must be familiar with SEL programs and research.
- Experience with data management and data analysis, and experience interpreting and communicating data for diverse stakeholders including educators, policymakers, and the research/academic community.
Nice to have
- This position requires excellent organizational and communication skills, demonstrable initiative, ability to work independently, and strong interpersonal and administrative skills.
- A deep understanding of SEL program data and child development research, and a high capacity to plan and organize is required.
Skills
- A master's degree in human development or education
- Experience working with school-based data and child development research
- Familiarity with social-emotional developmental literature and SEL programs
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Commitment to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Appointment End Date: 5/28/2027
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable):
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
Benefits
- 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.
- Why join the Harvard Graduate School of Education?
Company info
- We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.
- We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
Equal opportunity
- EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
- equal opportunity and non-discrimination.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
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