Postdoctoral Fellow - Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab - Digital, Data, and Design Institute, Harvard University

Harvard University, United States

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS
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Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab - Digital, Data, and Design Institute, Harvard University
School Harvard Business School
Department/Area
Position Description
The Digital, Data, and Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard is accepting applications for multiple postdoctoral fellows for academic year 2024-2025 to work on research activities at our research labs. D^3 conducts research at the intersection of academia and practice. For more information on D^3, please visit https://d3.harvard.edu/labs.
The Postdoctoral Fellows will work under the direct supervision of faculty Principal Investigators and the Senior Director of Labs. They will work closely with the lab manager and research associate(s) at each lab. D^3 is looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or new perspectives. There are no teaching requirements for these open positions.
The Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab, co-led by Professors George Serafeim, Michael Toffel, and Peter Tufano, is looking for postdoctoral fellows with demonstrated research interests in climate and sustainability. The mission of the Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab is to advance our understanding of how digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence in management and governance practices deliver measurable financial, environmental, and social impacts.
Candidates should have some familiarity with some or all of the following:
  • Causal analysis and experimental design: difference-in-differences and fixed effects models, instrumental variables, treatment selection, power analysis, analysis of attrition and non-compliance, analysis of heterogenous effects and interference;
  • Designing lab experiments, field experiments, and/or surveys;
  • Programming/scripting knowledge suitable for processing raw data for analysis (e.g., text manipulation);
  • One or more computational environments for statistical analysis (e.g., MATLAB, R, or Stata);
  • Creating and managing very large datasets;
  • Machine learning skills.
Basic Qualifications
  • A Ph.D. in any business discipline, organizational behavior, economics, statistics, environmental or climate studies, or another field. All degree requirements must be satisfied prior to the fellowship start date.
    • It is not a requirement to have a degree in climate or environmental science, only an interest or work that relates to climate and sustainability.
    • If you have obtained your Ph.D. in the past 12 months you must be able to provide a certificate of completion from the degree-granting institution OR a letter from the institution’s Registrar stating all requirements for the degree have been successfully completed and should verify the date the degree has been conferred. No exceptions.

  • Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Application Details:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please apply here via the Harvard system.
Please do not contact lab faculty; if you have any questions, please contact [email protected] .
All applications must include the following:
  • Curriculum vitae
  • 2-page research statement
  • Two research papers
  • Copy of academic records (unofficial records are acceptable)
  • Two letters of recommendation


Candidates may be asked to undergo an assessment as part of the interview process.
Additional Information:
This is a term position starting July 2024 (start date flexible) through June 30, 2025, with the possibility of renewal based on funding and performance. Relocation funding not provided.
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. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.
Please note that we will be conducting interviews virtually (phone and/or Zoom) for selected candidates.
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. Explore HBS work culture at https://www.hbs.edu/employment/.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Contact Information
Rebecca Wickel, Recruiting Manager, Research Staff Services
Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02163
Contact Email [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
Keywords
economics, climate, sustainability, sustainable, environmental econ, econ

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