Predoctoral Research Associate (Summer 2027)
Core
Support faculty in academic units like Accounting, Finance, and Strategy by conducting independent empirical research, writing cases and policy memos, and performing statistical analysis.
Role type
Predoctoral Research Associate (Academic Research)
Builds
Academic research outputs, case studies, and policy memos for Harvard Business School faculty
Domain
Business School research (Economics, Finance, Management, Behavioral Science)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
Statistical programming, data manipulation, academic writing, NLP, independent research, complex data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with STATA, Python, R, or MATLAB, background in advanced field of study, prior high-quality academic writing
Technologies
STATA, Python, R, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Conduct empirical research using data science knowledge; write cases, case supplements, and policy memos; manage and manipulate data using statistical packages; ensure compliance with university and federal regulations; structure assignments and keep faculty informed
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC