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    Research Associate - Boston, United States - Harvard University

    Harvard University
    Harvard University Boston, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Basic Qualifications

    Bachelors degree required.

    Additional Information


    This is a full-time term appointment starting this summer through June 30, 2025, with potential for re-appointment for the following year.

    All HBS RA roles are structured as one-year appointments.


    This role is offered as a hybrid (some combination of onsite and remote) where you are required to be onsite at our Boston, MA based campus 2-4 days per week.

    Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.

    We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.

    A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

    All candidates will be expected to submit a writing sample, transcript, and a code sample to be reviewed by an HBS statistician.

    Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

    Culture of Inclusion:

    The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences.

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    Position Description


    Harvard Business School Professors David Scharfstein and Robin Greenwood seek a full-time Research Associate (RA) to contribute to research projects related to finance and banking.

    Under the general direction of the faculty member, the RA will develop, design, and conduct research projects; gather, analyze, edit, and draft all forms of academic writing; produce original written materials and exhibits; and collect, analyze and interpret data.

    The RA will report directly to faculty supervisors and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office.

    Ideal RA candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment.


    Primary duties:

    • Under the general direction of the faculty, the RA will take complex research ideas, concepts, and methodologies and apply them to the research agenda.
    • Provide analysis, editing, and drafts for research products designed for practitioner and academic audiences. Develop, synthesize and provide analysis of literature reviews.
    • Collect, manage, and manipulate data using a variety of tools and sources, including but not limited to Stata, R, or Python. Create exhibits and visualizations of data for publication.
    • Independently manage all timelines and deliverables for multiple projects with competing priorities, and exercise decision making with regard to progression of research project and methodologies. Must be able to structure assignments and keep faculty member informed as necessary. Complete work with only general direction.
    • When confronted with unexpected research data, be able to make deductions, add insight, and draw conclusions to share with faculty. Collaborate in development of new techniques and instruments. Make recommendations to and create original material for faculty based on independent research.
    • Ensure compliance with department, University and federal regulations. Be aware of department, School, University policies and potential outside research policies.
    • Responsible for other duties as assigned.

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