Predoctoral Research Associate – Finance

About the Role

Join Harvard Business School as a Predoctoral Research Associate starting Summer 2026.

You will work closely with top faculty on real research.
You will help build ideas that shape business, policy, and society.

This is a hands-on research role.
It is ideal if you plan to pursue a PhD in business, economics, or data science.

Why Join Harvard Business School?

• World leader in management research and education
• Strong global reputation since 1908
• Access to top faculty, data, and research tools
• Clear path to top PhD programs
• Collaborative and diverse academic environment

You will not just assist—you will contribute.

Faculty You May Support

Current hiring includes:

• Elisabeth Kempf & Ishita Sen
• Maxwell Miller & Sebastian Hillenbrand
• Adi Sunderam

More faculty may be added.
👉 You should name your preferred faculty in your cover letter.

What You Will Do

You will support research from idea to output.

Core tasks:

• Work with faculty on research questions
• Collect, clean, and analyze data
• Run statistical models
• Use tools like Python, R, STATA, or MATLAB
• Apply data science and NLP methods
• Read academic papers and summarize insights
• Help write reports and research outputs

Example:
You may build a dataset, test a model, and present results to a professor.

What We Look For

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• GPA above 3.5

Preferred Skills

• Strong research or academic writing experience
• Ability to analyze data and explain results
• Experience with coding or statistics tools
• High attention to detail
• Strong organization and time management

You should be:

• Curious
• Independent
• Reliable

Work Setup

• Start: Summer 2026
• Duration: 1 year (renewable to 2 years)
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Location: Hybrid (Boston campus + remote)
• On-site: At least 3 days per week

Important Notes

• No visa sponsorship available
• You must submit:
  • Cover letter
  • Writing sample
  • Transcript
  • (Sometimes) code sample

Interviews may be virtual or in person.

Salary & Benefits

Harvard offers strong benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Retirement contributions
• Mental health and wellness support
• Tuition assistance
• Career development programs

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct access to top-tier faculty research
• Strong pipeline to PhD programs worldwide
• Real impact on published academic work
• Training in data science + economic research

This is more than a job.
It is a launchpad for an academic career.

Equal Opportunity

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants are welcome.

How to Apply

Apply early. Hiring continues into 2026.
Offers are usually finalized in late spring.

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