Part-Time Research Associate — Case Writing & Course Development

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard Business School seeks a part-time Research Associate to support case writing and course development for the spring 2027 MBA elective and related projects. The role emphasizes strong accounting knowledge, written communication, and independent work with faculty supervision in a hybrid on-site setting in Boston.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with high academic standards, excellent academic writing ability, and prior writing experience, with flexibility to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA above 3.5 is required.
• Ability to read academic, subject-specific information and write a reasoned and thoughtful analysis.

Responsibilities

• Write cases, case supplements, project reports, and drafts for a book project from start to finish.
• Develop articles for business audiences such as Harvard Business Review.
• Structure assignments and keep faculty informed using your own judgment.
• Collaborate on-site with colleagues and various constituents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Website project management

Job description

Harvard Business School seeks a part-time Research Associate to support case writing and course development for the spring 2027 MBA elective and related projects. The role emphasizes strong accounting knowledge, written communication, and independent work with faculty supervision in a hybrid on-site setting in Boston.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with high academic standards, excellent academic writing ability, and prior writing experience, with flexibility to manage