Predoctoral Research Associate – Data Science & Economic Research

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Harvard Business School seeks several Predoctoral Research Associates starting Summer 2027 to assist a faculty member across multiple research units. The role emphasizes independence, rigorous analysis, and the production of cases and memos for diverse audiences.

The position requires strong quantitative skills, experience with data manipulation, and writing that informs policy and practice. On-site collaboration and a two-year commitment are common features of this program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with GPA above 3.5 is required.
• Proven independent research and high‑quality writing experience.
• Experience with data analysis and statistical software.
• Ability to read academic literature and synthesize insights.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty on research projects from conception to publication.
• Write cases, memos, and policy notes for business audiences.
• Design, conduct, and interpret analyses using NLP and data science methods.
• Manage and manipulate data with STATA, Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Ensure compliance with department and university policies.
• Collaborate with on‑site colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Academic writing

Independent research

Statistical programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

STATA

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Harvard University’s Harvard Business School seeks several Predoctoral Research Associates starting Summer 2027 to assist a faculty member across multiple research units. The role emphasizes independence, rigorous analysis, and the production of cases and memos for diverse audiences.

The position requires strong quantitative skills, experience with data manipulation, and writing that informs policy and practice. On-site collaboration and a two-year commitment are common features of this program.