Research Associate (Writing Focused)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a GPA above 3.5 is required.
• Prior experience supporting short form writing and website project management preferred.
• Additional Qualifications and Skills:
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Other Information:
• 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, code sample (if applicable to their skill set) and a transcript.
• Work Format Details

Benefits

Additional Information

Harvard Business School seeks multiple Research Associate (RA) to support faculty members on writing / content focused work. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of business topics and prior writing experience. The Research Associate (RA) position reports 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. Please note the faculty currently hiring include: Alison Wood Brooks Fritz Foley Reza Satchu Work with Professor Satchu on cases, podcasts, and an exciting book project while exploring the fundamental dynamics of entrepreneurial decision-making and value creation, as his teaching and research draw on real-world venture-building experience to develop practical frameworks that help founders navigate extreme uncertainty and build ventures with meaningful societal impact. Matthew Weinzierl Prof. Weinzierl teaches and researches the space sector, and he is looking for a research associate who can be his partner in those efforts. If you are interested in building a career in the space sector, have dynamic people skills that will enable you to engage with industry leaders, and are a self-starter with ambitious goals for your future in space, this role provides an ideal launch pad. Primary duties: Work under the general direction of HBS faculty on topics central to HBS research agenda. Provide subject-area knowledge, analysis and interpretation to faculty member. Identify and explore a wide-range of questions related to faculty's research agenda. Write cases, case supplements, project reports, and drafts for a book project from start to finish creating original writing based on subject-area expertise, research, and interviews, and write articles for applicable business audiences such as Harvard Business Review. Under general direction of faculty member, must be able to take complex research ideas, concepts, and methodologies and apply them to new projects and situations. Must be able to structure assignments and keep faculty member informed as necessary, using own judgment. Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

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