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Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Research Associates (General) starting in Summer 2026 to support assigned faculty members leading projects across a variety of business topics including: Harvard Business School AI Institute, The Private Capital Project, Julie Battilana's Research on Social Innovation & Change. The Research Associate position reports directly to faculty supervisors and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work under the general direction of HBS faculty on topics central to HBS research agenda
  • Provide subject-area knowledge, analysis and interpretation to faculty member
  • Identify and explore a wide-range of questions related to faculty's research agenda
  • Write cases, case supplements, project reports, and policy memos from start to finish
  • Write articles for applicable business audiences such as Harvard Business Review
  • Develop, design, conduct, analyze, and implement research using data science knowledge and prior knowledge of requested statistical packages
  • Perform statistical programming
  • Manage and manipulate data using requested packages, such as STATA, Python, R, or MATLAB
  • Ensure compliance with department, University, and federal regulations
  • Take complex research ideas, concepts, and methodologies and apply them to new projects and situations
  • Structure assignments and keep faculty member informed as necessary
  • Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with a GPA above 3.5
  • Proven evidence of independent research in specific advanced field of study
  • Evidence of prior high-quality, original academic writing
  • Background in analysis and interpretation of relevant data, research, news, and literature
  • Ability to read academic, subject-specific information and write a reasoned and thoughtful analysis
  • Ability to produce a creative interpretation
  • Extremely high standards in terms of quality of work, attention to detail, strong organization skills
  • Absolute commitment to task completion
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines
  • Familiarity 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

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Job Posted:
May 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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