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Senior Researcher - Organizational Behavior

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Harvard Business School seeks a Senior Researcher to work with Professor Leslie Perlow within the Organizational Behavior unit. The Senior Researcher position reports directly to faculty. Under the direction of Professor Perlow, the Researcher will develop, design, and conduct research examining how individuals in organizations spend their time and how their daily activities relate to well-being and performance at work and in life. The project combines large-scale quantitative analysis with qualitative insights to understand how time spent and value derived relate to personal and organizational outcomes. The Researcher will use modern technology to design flexible measurement tools and will use advanced knowledge of quantitative research methodologies and data science techniques to manage, extrapolate, and analyze research data.

Job Responsibility:

  • Partner with Prof. Perlow on topics central to the project’s agenda, focusing on the impact of AI, work design, and the role of time use and subjective value
  • Identify novel research questions, develop analytical strategies, and independently generate insights that shape the direction of ongoing research projects
  • Develop, analyze, and implement research using advanced knowledge and scientific rigor
  • Write cases, academic journal articles, grants, project reports, and other project-related materials from start to finish
  • Manage all timelines and deliverables for multiple projects with competing priorities
  • Create original, thought-provoking, innovative presentations and writings for academic and non-academic audiences
  • Exercise independent decision-making with regard to the progression of the research project and appropriate methodologies
  • Represent HBS to outside entities: interacting with prominent individuals, interviewing decision makers at companies, and working closely with company representatives on research efforts
  • Ensure compliance with department, University, and federal regulations
  • Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. obtained (or expected) in organizational behavior, psychology, industrial organizational psychology, management, or related field is required
  • Evidence of experience with experiment/survey design, advanced data manipulation, quantitative data modelling, large-language modelling, and clear data visualization
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and oral) are a must
  • Experience managing others and successfully working as part of a team
  • Working proficiency in R (preferable) or Python, as well as the ability to read and adapt to other languages

Nice to have:

  • Proven ability to work independently and creatively
  • Proficient and creative with AI
  • Extremely high standards in terms of quality of work, great attention to detail, strong organization skills, and absolute commitment to task completion
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines at an accelerated pace
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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