Research Associate

18-Jul-2022

Harvard Business School

58743BR

Position Description

Harvard Business School seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as a Research Associate and work closely with HBS faculty member in Accounting & Management. This is a terrific opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of research topics including but not limited to, behavioral finance, accounting, and corporate governance.
The Research Associate (RA) position reports directly to faculty supervisor 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 faculty members, the RA will develop, design and conduct research projects; conduct experiments, collect and label big data; synthesize, analyze, and produce statistical models; contribute to scholarly research products including but not limited to journal articles, working papers, and presentations.

Independently manage all timelines and deliverables. Exercise independent decision making with regard to progression of research project and methodologies. Must be able to structure assignments and keep faculty member informed as necessary, using own judgment.

The RA must also ensure compliance with department, University, and federal regulations. Complete work with only general direction. Be aware of department, School, University policies and potential outside research policies.

Complete other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. Strong preference for candidates with a background in Economics/Econometrics and/or Computer Science.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The qualified individual should demonstrate strong skills of:
• Statistical analysis and data mining, including Stata and Python.
• Prior exposure to machine learning is helpful for performing more advanced programming and statistical applications.
• Strong background in more advanced statistical and econometric methods.
• Prior exposure to R and SAS is desirable.
Evidence of outstanding academic achievement. Strong mathematics background, statistical/programming experience and/or applied experience preferred. Indication of training and good habits in data management and analysis. Proven ability to work independently and creatively. All candidates will be expected to submit sample coding to be reviewed by and discussed with an HBS statistician.
The candidate must have extremely high standards in terms of quality of work, attention to detail, strong organization skills, and absolute commitment to task completion. He or she must be able to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines at an accelerated pace when necessary. Preference for candidate who plans to seek an advanced degree.

Additional Information

This is a full-time term appointment starting summer 2022, with likely reappointment for the next year and further. All Research Associate roles at Harvard Business School are benefits-eligible and structured as one-year term appointments with potential for renewal. Preference for candidates willing to commit for 2 years.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, a cover letter and resume are required for full consideration. Upon the review of application materials, applicants may be asked to submit a writing sample, and transcript(s). All candidates in consideration will be given a writing exam.

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

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.

While we continue to monitor the evolving COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, we appreciate your understanding and flexibility with our interview process. Please note that we will be conducting interviews virtually (phone and or Zoom) for selected candidates until further notice.

Harvard requires COVID vaccination for all Harvard community members. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

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 more about HBS work culture here.

Location

USA - MA - Boston

Job Code

RS0055 Researcher I Humanities

Department

Division of Research and Faculty Development

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Appointment End Date

30-Jun-2022

Pre-Employment Screening

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