CareerPlan

Predoctoral Research Associate (Summer 2027), Division of Research and Faculty Development

Boston, MA, usFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-12
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Support faculty in conducting empirical and theoretical research across various business disciplines including economics, finance, and management.

Role type

Predoctoral Research Associate (Research Assistant)

Builds

Academic research, case studies, policy memos, and articles for business audiences.

Domain

Academic Research / Business & Economics

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Statistical programming, data manipulation, academic writing, literature review, experimental design, NLP, data analysis

Preferred skills

PhD track experience, advanced field research, original academic writing, familiarity with Harvard Business School

Technologies

STATA, Python, R, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Conduct literature reviews and experimental designs; Write cases, supplements, and policy memos; Develop, design, and analyze research using data science; Manage and manipulate data; Ensure compliance with university and federal regulations; Apply complex research methodologies to new projects.

Seniority

Entry-level / Pre-PhD