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Research Associate - Ethnographic Research

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United States , Boston

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Job Description:

Harvard Business School seeks a dedicated, enterprising, and collaborative Research Associate (RA) for the academic year 2026-2027 to work with a faculty member in the Strategy unit. A successful candidate will have a strong interest in field research and ethnographic methodologies which involves conducting interviews, observations and engaging with critical informants in the field. The research will also focus on how firms develop and execute strategy, how they manage organizational change given significant technological changes, and best practices in shaping firm growth, in technology, media, and creative industries. Projects will include exploring the role of AI in organizations, partnering with faculty researching the entrepreneurial infrastructure in Israel, and exploring how organizations use technology to transform operations.

Job Responsibility:

  • Conduct field and ethnographic research
  • Conduct newspaper research, literature reviews, and library searches
  • Engaging in project management
  • Write draft cases and articles, case supplements, project reports, and policy memos creating original writing based on research and interviews
  • Provide analysis, editing, and drafts for academic journal articles, HBS cases and HBS teaching notes
  • Develop, synthesize and provide analysis of literature reviews
  • Independently manage all timelines and deliverables for multiple projects with competing priorities
  • Exercise independent decision making with regard to progression of research project and methodologies
  • Must be able to structure assignments and keep faculty member informed regularly while using own judgment
  • Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents
  • Responsible for other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Evidence of outstanding academic achievement
  • Indication of independent research experience, project management, and/or related applied experience
  • Strong skills related to the Microsoft Office Suite are expected
  • Excellent writing, editing, research skills
  • Analytically-minded and possess strong conceptual skills
  • Strong people, project-management, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to flexibly adapt to changes in priorities
  • Ability to work calmly under deadline pressure, work both independently and as a team member, take initiative
  • and follow projects through to completion
  • Individual capable of consistent use of discretion, judgment, and initiative
  • Diplomatic skills, comfort in interacting with prominent individuals, and grace under pressure are essential
  • Familiar with navigating a complex organization, such as Harvard Business School
What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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