Research Associate: AI, Private Capital & Social Innovation

Harvard University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Professional development opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is hiring Research Associates for their Business School, starting Summer 2026. This role involves supporting faculty in diverse research projects, conducting data analysis, writing case studies, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree with a GPA above 3.5, strong independent research skills, and proficiency in statistical software like STATA or Python. The position is hybrid, requiring onsite work in Boston, MA.

Qualifications

• Strong GPA above 3.5 is a requirement.
• Experience with data science and statistical programming is favorable.
• Proven evidence of high-quality academic writing.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty members with analysis and interpretation of research projects.
• Write cases, reports, and articles for business audiences.
• Conduct and analyze research using data science knowledge.
• Manage and manipulate large datasets using statistical packages.
• Ensure compliance with research and university policies.

Skills

Independent research

Academic writing

Data analysis

Statistical software (STATA, Python, R, MATLAB)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

STATA

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Harvard University is hiring Research Associates for their Business School, starting Summer 2026. This role involves supporting faculty in diverse research projects, conducting data analysis, writing case studies, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree with a GPA above 3.5, strong independent research skills, and proficiency in statistical software like STATA or Python. The position is hybrid, requiring onsite work in Boston, MA.