Hybrid Predoctoral Research Associate - Summer 2027

Harvard University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Harvard Business School is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2027 to support an assigned faculty member across several academic units.

The position is full-time and hybrid, requiring independence, curiosity, and strong empirical skills. You will gain hands-on experience from conception to publication, with opportunities to develop a broad range of research techniques and write for top business audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA above 3.5 is required.
• Proven evidence of independent research in an advanced field is helpful.
• Strong writing and the ability to translate research into clear analysis are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with HBS faculty on central research topics and contribute to the research agenda.
• Write cases, project reports, and policy memos from start to finish.
• Develop and conduct data analyses using STATA, Python, R, or MATLAB with NLP awareness.
• Manage and manipulate data using requested packages and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate on on-site activities and maintain open communication with supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent research

Data analysis

written analysis

NLP

Education

Bachelor’s degree with GPA >3.5

Tools

STATA

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Harvard University’s Harvard Business School is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2027 to support an assigned faculty member across several academic units.

The position is full-time and hybrid, requiring independence, curiosity, and strong empirical skills. You will gain hands-on experience from conception to publication, with opportunities to develop a broad range of research techniques and write for top business audiences.