05-Mar-2024
Harvard Business School
65216BR
Position Description
Harvard Business School (HBS) seeks a full-time Predoctoral Fellow to work with Professors Katherine Coffman and Joshua Schwartzstein. This researcher will closely collaborate with Professors Coffman and Schwartzstein on all aspects of their research in behavioral and experimental economics. For example, recent work includes research on stereotypes, discrimination, persuasion, and medical decision-making. For examples of recent papers on these topics, please see the professors’ websites.
Primary Duties:
- Designing and implementing experiments.
- Analyzing survey, observational, textual and speech data.
- Machine learning applications to experimental data.
- Develop, synthesize and provide analysis of literature reviews. May also provide analysis, editing, and drafts for academic journal articles.
- Contribute to the development of theoretical frameworks for behavioral phenomena.
This position is ideal for candidates with an interest and plans for doctoral studies in economics after working as a Predoctoral Fellow for two to three years.
The researcher reports directly to the faculty and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office. Ideal candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, quantitative sciences, or business-related field required.
- Statistical/programming experience and/or applied experience with Python, R, Stata or other languages
Additional Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in both economics and data science:
- Evidence of outstanding academic achievement
- A background in economics, applied math or other quantitative subjects
- Familiarity with Qualtrics and/or Prolific
- Exposure to experimental social science
- Prior experience as research assistant or doing independent research
- Strong project management and communication skills in spoken and written English
Additional Information
These are term appointments starting July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with an expectation of reappointment until June 30, 2026 based on funding and performance. All Predoctoral Fellow roles at HBS are structured as one-year term appointments, but faculty strongly prefer candidates willing to commit for two years.
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.
The recruiting process is rolling. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, now through spring. Candidates with external deadlines should notify the recruiter as soon as possible.
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. Explore HBS work culture at https://www.hbs.edu/employment/.
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Code
RS0055 Researcher I Humanities
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Department
Division of Research and Faculty Development
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Appointment End Date
30-Jun-2025
Pre-Employment Screening
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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.
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