Research Associate: Writing & Research for Books & Cases

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Harvard Business School seeks multiple Research Associates to support faculty on writing and content-focused work. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of business topics and prior writing experience.

The RA reports to faculty supervisors and the Research Staff Services office, thriving in an environment of independence, curiosity, and discretionary judgment. Ideal candidates will handle complex ideas, structure assignments, and keep faculty informed, while building trust through

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, as well as produce a creative interpretation, is a must.

Responsibilities

• Work under the general direction of HBS faculty on topics central to HBS research agenda.
• Write cases, case supplements, project reports, and drafts for a book project from start to finish creating original writing based on subject-area expertise, research, and interviews.
• Write articles for applicable business audiences such as Harvard Business Review.
• Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents.

Skills

Writing

Research

Academic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Harvard Business School seeks multiple Research Associates to support faculty on writing and content-focused work. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of business topics and prior writing experience.

The RA reports to faculty supervisors and the Research Staff Services office, thriving in an environment of independence, curiosity, and discretionary judgment. Ideal candidates will handle complex ideas, structure assignments, and keep faculty informed, while building trust through