Research Associate: Writing & Research for Business Books

Harvard Business School; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Healthcare coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard Business School in Boston is seeking multiple Research Associates to support faculty on writing and content-focused work. The role requires strong writing, research and analytical skills, with independence and discretion in handling complex projects.

Under the Research Staff Services office, RA candidates will collaborate with faculty on book projects, cases and business articles, often using interviews and archival data, and learn to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic

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. Provide subject-area knowledge, analysis and interpretation to faculty member.
• 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, and write articles for applicable business audiences such as Harvard Business Review.
• Under general direction of faculty member, must be able to take complex research ideas, concepts, and methodologies and apply them to new projects and situations. Must be able to structure assignments and keep faculty member informed as necessary, using own judgment.
• Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

Research & analysis

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with GPA > 3.5

Job description

Harvard Business School in Boston is seeking multiple Research Associates to support faculty on writing and content-focused work. The role requires strong writing, research and analytical skills, with independence and discretion in handling complex projects.

Under the Research Staff Services office, RA candidates will collaborate with faculty on book projects, cases and business articles, often using interviews and archival data, and learn to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic