Research Associate
@ Harvard Business School

Boston, MA
$90,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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About Harvard Business School

By working at Harvard University you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission. Harvard Business School, located on a 40-acre campus in Boston, has been a trusted source of management education and thought leadership since 1908.

Position Overview

The Research Associate position at Harvard Business School supports faculty research across various methodologies including experimental design, data analysis, coding, IRB submissions and literature reviews. This one-year term appointment starting January 2026 requires independent judgment, intellectual curiosity, and effective communication.

Primary Duties

  • Engage onsite with colleagues and stakeholders to build trust and collaborate effectively.
  • Develop expertise in quantitative and qualitative research techniques, using tools like STATA, Python, R, MATLAB, Qualtrics, and MTurk.
  • Collect, clean, synthesize, and analyze data to produce statistical models and academic reports.
  • Manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables independently while supporting faculty reporting requirements.
  • Assist in developing literature reviews, drafting academic articles, and preparing presentation materials.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, quantitative sciences, or a related field with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Prior statistical or programming experience is required along with familiarity for qualitative roles with platforms like Qualtrics and MTurk.

Additional Information

  • This is a term appointment starting January 2026 through June 30, 2026, with preference for two-year commitment.
  • Hybrid work arrangement: employees are expected onsite three days per week in Boston, MA.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with potential virtual and in-person interviews.
  • A cover letter, writing sample, and transcript are required for consideration.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, professional development, and various wellbeing resources.

Key skills/competency

  • Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Statistics
  • Programming
  • Qualitative Methods
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Literature Review
  • Independent Judgment
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  • Customize your resume: Tailor your skills to research requirements.
  • Highlight academic achievements: Emphasize research experience and technical skills.
  • Showcase communication skills: Detail teamwork and project management experiences.
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📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Practice Python and R coding challenges.
Review statistical analysis techniques and tools.
Familiarize with data cleaning and model building.
Study experimental design and quantitative methods.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork in collaborative research projects.
Explain handling multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Discuss independent decision making in past projects.
Share communication strategies with faculty.

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