Hybrid Research Assistant—Case Studies & Content

Harvard Business School; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Family and caregiver support

Tuition assistance & reimbursement

Commuter benefits & campus perks

Job summary

Harvard Business School's California Research Center is seeking a Research Assistant to support the CRC’s research team. You will contribute to case-study development, proofreading, editing, and formatting, while also assisting with project coordination and school-facing tasks.

The role involves on-site collaboration at the San Mateo campus, with a hybrid mix of remote work and in-person engagement. This is an excellent entry- to early-career opportunity for someone eager to learn and contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities; interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support for case studies and CRC deliverables.
• Conduct research on companies, industries, technologies, and markets.
• Synthesize findings into summaries, timelines, and profiles.
• Proofread, copyedit, and quality-check materials.
• Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and follow-ups.
• Assist with events and alumni outreach.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Generative AI tools

Microsoft Office

Discretion

Team collaboration

Business & tech trends

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Harvard Business School's California Research Center is seeking a Research Assistant to support the CRC’s research team. You will contribute to case-study development, proofreading, editing, and formatting, while also assisting with project coordination and school-facing tasks.

The role involves on-site collaboration at the San Mateo campus, with a hybrid mix of remote work and in-person engagement. This is an excellent entry- to early-career opportunity for someone eager to learn and contribute