Writing-Focused Research Associate for Business Cases

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with university contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC. seeks multiple Research Associate positions at Harvard Business School to support faculty with writing and research. The role requires a strong understanding of business and prior writing experience.

Ideal candidates will thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and onsite collaboration. Duties include writing cases and reports while ensuring high-quality completion of tasks. The appointment is a term position starting in summer 2026, with an expectation of two years commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with GPA above 3.5 required.
• Prior experience supporting short‑form writing preferred.
• Evidence of high-quality, original academic writing helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty on writing and research topics.
• Create original writing based on research and interviews.
• Engage with colleagues and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong understanding of business topics

Prior writing experience

Attention to detail

Strong organization skills

Ability to balance multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a GPA above 3.5

Job description

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC. seeks multiple Research Associate positions at Harvard Business School to support faculty with writing and research. The role requires a strong understanding of business and prior writing experience.

Ideal candidates will thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and onsite collaboration. Duties include writing cases and reports while ensuring high-quality completion of tasks. The appointment is a term position starting in summer 2026, with an expectation of two years commitment.