Research Assistant – West Coast Center (Hybrid)

Harvard University; San Mateo (CA); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

On-site collaboration

Descripción de la vacante

Harvard University’s California Research Center in San Mateo seeks a Research Assistant to support our research team. The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, content development, and coordination across projects, with a mix of research, proofreading, editing, and formatting duties.

It’s a hands-on position suitable for early-career researchers eager to learn and contribute. The role involves project coordination, administrative tasks, presentations, and events, with on-site collaboration at 3+

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or another field emphasizing rigorous analytical and qualitative work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including interpreting financial and other business information.
• Demonstrable knowledge of developments and trends in business and technology.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsabilidades

• Provide research support for case studies, academic materials, and other CRC deliverables.
• Conduct research on companies, industries, technologies, business models, and markets.
• Identify, gather, and evaluate information from financial, industry, news, company, and archival sources.
• Synthesize research findings into clear summaries, background materials, timelines, company profiles, and other materials for senior team members.
• Fact-check and verify information, citations, and financial figures in case studies.
• Proofread, copyedit, format, and quality-check written materials and presentations.
• Stay current on business and technology news relevant to CRC projects.
• Coordinate project files, research materials, databases, and citations.
• Schedule interviews and meetings and assist with related preparation.

Conocimientos

Excellent written/verbal communication

Strong analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Team collaboration

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Familiarity with generative AI tools

Discretion with confidential info

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business/economics/finance or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Generative AI tools

Descripción del empleo

Harvard University’s California Research Center in San Mateo seeks a Research Assistant to support our research team. The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, content development, and coordination across projects, with a mix of research, proofreading, editing, and formatting duties.

It’s a hands-on position suitable for early-career researchers eager to learn and contribute. The role involves project coordination, administrative tasks, presentations, and events, with on-site collaboration at 3+