Hybrid Research Associate — Quantitative, NLP & Data Science

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical insurance starting day one

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Harvard Business School in Boston is seeking multiple Research Associates to support faculty across topics including AI, workforce transformation, and U.S. competitiveness. The role emphasizes independent research, high‑quality writing, and collaboration with senior scholars.

Ideal candidates will write cases and memos, conduct data analysis using Python/R/STATA/MATLAB, and ensure compliance with policies. The position is hybrid, onsite three days per week, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a GPA above 3.5 is required.
• Strong written analysis and ability to interpret data and literature.
• Experience with independent research and high quality academic writing.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty with research ideas, analysis, and interpretation.
• Write cases, project reports, and policy memos from start to finish.
• Develop and apply data science methods; perform statistical programming; NLP experience.
• Manage data using STATA, Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Ensure compliance with department, University, and federal regulations.
• Build trust by engaging directly with colleagues on-site and remotely as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Academic writing

Independent research

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

R

STATA

MATLAB

Job description

Harvard Business School in Boston is seeking multiple Research Associates to support faculty across topics including AI, workforce transformation, and U.S. competitiveness. The role emphasizes independent research, high‑quality writing, and collaboration with senior scholars.

Ideal candidates will write cases and memos, conduct data analysis using Python/R/STATA/MATLAB, and ensure compliance with policies. The position is hybrid, onsite three days per week, with opportunities for growth and