Harvard University

Harvard University

Predoctoral Research Associate (Summer 2027)

Boston, MA, United States

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About the role

  • Business, Government and the International Economy
  • Please note the faculty currently hiring include:
  • Current projects involve partnerships with large-scale financial technology companies and employ a wide range of empirical approaches.

Responsibilities

  • Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2027 to support an assigned faculty member in one of the following academic units.
  • Manage and manipulate data using requested packages, such as STATA, Python, R, or MATLAB.
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a GPA above 3.5 is required.
  • Experience with NLP.
  • A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Nice to have

  • 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.
  • It is helpful if the candidate is familiar with navigating a complex organization, such as Harvard Business School.
  • Appointment End Date:
  • This position is approved for a 1-year term (with possibility of renewal/extension).
  • These are term appointments starting summer 2027 through June 30, 2028, with an expectation of reappointment until June 30, 2028, based on funding and performance.

Skills

  • Proven evidence of independent research in specific advanced field of study.
  • Must be able to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines at an accelerated pace when necessary.
  • Additional Information
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 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, Education
  • Other Information:
  • The recruiting process starts now and continues into 2027 with offers typically finalized in the late spring.
  • The recruiting process is rolling.
  • Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
  • Candidates with external deadlines should notify the recruiter as soon as possible.

Compensation

  • Salary Grade and Ranges
  • This position is salary grade level 055.
  • Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

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.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • Harvard Business School, located on a 40-acre campus in Boston, was founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
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