- Bachelor's degree in public policy, economics, statistics, or another closely related field.
- 5+ years of relevant post-baccalaureate research experience.
- Prior experience conducting applied research.
- Graduate degree in public policy, economics, statistics, or another closely related field.
- 3+ years of relevant post-baccalaureate research experience.
- Prior experience conducting applied research.
- Serves as a primary point of contact for government partners.
- Develops and implements project timelines and management plans.
- Executes the design and implementation of rigorous research designs, including - but not limited to - randomized control trials (RCTs), survey experiments, and behavioral interventions.
- Conducts statistical and econometric analysis using Stata or R on administrative data sets and/or other incoming data, including developing preliminary analysis plans, cleaning data correctly, conducting analysis in accordance with analysis plans, and presenting and visualizing the results in various formats (tables/graphs, etc).
- Coordinates, conducts, and analyzes surveys, both online and in the field, and supports and executes design of surveys.
- Carries out research administration tasks, including data use agreements, data safety requirements and IRB protocols.
- Provides guidance to junior Research Assistants/Associates (RAs), where appropriate.
- Assists with the code review process.
- Supports authorship of academic papers, policy reports, grant reports, and other publications by conducting literature reviews, editing or drafting text, and preparing manuscripts for submission and publication.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Senior Research Associate - Cambridge, United States - Harvard University
Description
Basic QualificationsYour resume/CV should include your cumulative GPA in college and (if applicable) grad school. GPA will be one factor among many that will be taken into consideration.
In your cover letter, please be sure to include (a) why this position interests you, (b) when you might be available to start, and (c) names and contact information for at least three references.
We will not contact references until later in the recruitment process, with your permission. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.This position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending June 30, 2025, with possibility of renewal.
Learn more about our work culture and see yourself at Harvard Kennedy School.
We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide visa sponsorship.
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.
Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment.
This is a hybrid position based on our campus in Cambridge, MA.
As a campus-based institution, we place a high value on the in-person experience, cross-team collaboration, and strong community building in order to create a vibrant campus for our students, faculty, staff, and research fellows.
The position is required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year.
Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Salary Range:
$74,200 - $126,200
Note:
Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range; however, they are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.
Position DescriptionDuties & Responsibilities (included but not limited to):
The Senior Research Associate (Sr.
RA) will work closely with a diverse team of scholars at The People Lab (TPL) who are passionate about conducting collaborative, applied, data-driven research on key priorities in government.
Projects range from:
how to recruit and retain a diverse workforce, how to reduce burnout in front line workers, and how to increase take-up of anti-poverty programs.
The vast majority of studies involve a randomized controlled trial (RCT), and direct collaboration with government agencies and other stakeholders.
This position is a term appointment ending June 30, 2025. This is a fully benefits-eligible position.
