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Harvard Business School · 5 hours ago

Predoctoral Research Associate (Summer 2026)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Harvard Business School is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2026 to support faculty members in various academic units. The role involves conducting research, writing reports, and engaging with faculty on topics central to HBS's research agenda.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents

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 policy memos 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

Develop, design, conduct, analyze, and implement research using data science knowledge and prior knowledge of requested statistical packages. Perform statistical programming

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

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

Responsible for other duties as assigned

Qualification

Independent researchAcademic writingData analysisStatistical programmingAttention to detailOrganizationCreative interpretationTask completionNavigating complex organizations

Required

Bachelor's degree with a GPA above 3.5 is required

Proven evidence of independent research in specific advanced field of study

Evidence of prior high-quality, original academic writing, and background in analysis and interpretation of relevant data, research, news, and literature is helpful

Ability to read academic, subject-specific information and write a reasoned and thoughtful analysis, as well as produce a creative interpretation, is a must

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

Must be able to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines at an accelerated pace when necessary

Preferred

It is helpful if the candidate is familiar with navigating a complex organization, such as Harvard Business School

Benefits

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Support for families and caregivers

Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Company

Harvard Business School

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Harvard Business School is an educational institution that offers two-year residential programs leading to an MBA, Ph.D., or DBA degree. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.

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