26 research associate jobs found in Boston, MA

Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Research Associates (General) starting in Summer 2026 to support assigned faculty members leading projects across a variety of business topics including: Harvard Business School AI Institute  - The Harvard Business School AI Institute uses real-world experimentation and rigorous research to shape how artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and innovation redesign business, science, and society. Managing the Future of Work and US Competitiveness Project - Harvard Business School’s Project on Managing the Future of Work pursues research that business and policy leaders can put into action to navigate this complex landscape. The Project’s current research areas focus on six forces that are redefining the nature of work in the United States as well as in many other advanced and emerging economies. The U.S. Competitiveness Project is a research-led effort to understand and improve the competitiveness of the United...

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:  Joshua Margolis Fritz Foley Professor Foley is seeking a Research Associate who can support a book project regarding the role of CFO in organizations. Ideal candidates bring knowledge in finance, strong writing and research skills, along with the ability to conduct statistical analysis on firm profitability data. Frances Frei Jonas Heese and Aiyesha Dey...

Harvard Business School seeks a Research Associate to support case writing and course development needs on a part-time basis (20 hours per week) to support Professor Yuan Zou . More information on the role can be found below: Professor Yuan Zou is seeking a half-time Research Associate to support case writing and course development needs for the spring 2027 Business Analysis and Valuation elective course in the MBA program. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of core accounting principles and financial statements, as well as excellent writing skills. 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...

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Associate Director of Research Administration and Finance is a senior leader within the finance team. This role provides strategic oversight of research administration and financial operations, leads a team of grants managers, and partners closely with faculty, departmental leadership, and central offices to support the full life cycle of sponsored and non-sponsored funding. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor on sponsored research administration, financial management, internal controls, and sponsor compliance and is the primary backup for the Director of Finance and Administration, providing operational leadership and decision-making support during periods of absence or increased departmental demand. Research Administration: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of research administrators and finance professionals while fostering a collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented culture....

DBMI is a community of creative scholars, talented scientists and dedicated staff focused on advancing Harvard Medical School's research, teaching and service missions. The focus of research in DBMI is the application of computational reasoning to advancing health care, with special emphasis on cutting-edge technologies such as AI. The department is looking for a creative and accomplished individual to drive the execution of the department’s goals, raising the profile of the department internally and externally, supporting the Chair and the faculty in identifying and recruiting new faculty, developing a productive and supportive culture within the department and advancing excellence in both research and teaching.  Key Accountabilities Provide strategic leadership for departmental research administration, overseeing the full portfolio of research-related activities and ensuring alignment with the department’s academic and research priorities. Serve as the senior research...

Job Summary: The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks an innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Associate Director of Marketing and Business Development   to lead marketing and growth for professional and lifelong learning. This position is part of a growing team within the SEAS Office of Professional Education (PE), dedicated to advancing SEAS’ professional education portfolio, expanding the School’s translational impact, and strengthening external engagement.  Reporting to the Director for Professional Education, the Associate Director of Marketing and Business Development will build from the ground up the marketing and enrollment infrastructure and multi-channel strategy for the SEAS professional education brand and entire portfolio including online, in-person, and blended programs serving both domestic and global markets. Balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution, the Associate Director will identify and assess...

The Associate Director is a frontline fundraiser focused on qualifying, engaging, and cultivating prospects with capacity in the $100K–$500K range who are not well served by existing reunion, regional, or principal gift portfolios. The Associate Director will move prospects from qualification to cultivation and, when appropriate, transition them to principal, major, or planned gift officers. The role also manages a portfolio of prospects and donors in the $100K–$500K range whose philanthropic interests are in biomedical science and disease solutions. This position sits on the Principal & Major Gifts & Grants (PMGG) team and works closely with colleagues across Alumni Affairs and Development to design and implement targeted outreach and cultivation strategies. The role is not regionally based and includes moderate domestic travel. Key Responsibilities: Oversee Pipeline Building & Internal Collaboration Build and manage the leadership pipeline by identifying and...

Division of Research and Faculty Development (DRFD) The mission of Harvard Business School (HBS) is to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. Within HBS, by providing unparalleled faculty support, the DRFD helps to build and develop the faculty; and facilitates the creation of enduring knowledge that shapes both business scholarship and the practice of business. As the School’s largest administrative department, the DRFD houses approximately 350 full-time and part-time staff members. As a premier service organization, and in collaboration with colleagues across the School, DRFD staff deliver high-touch, customized support to the faculty, demonstrating solid judgment and high standards of responsiveness and professionalism. Case Research and Writing Group (CRG) Within the DRFD, the CRG’s mission is to support faculty by providing high quality, high value, efficient and innovative case research, development, and writing. Case Researchers support HBS faculty...

Job Summary: The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR), an organization within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is responsible for the design, monitoring and statistical analysis of clinical trials and observational studies for several major national and international NIH-funded clinical research networks. CBAR employs over 60 statisticians and epidemiologists including Harvard faculty, research scientists, and staff.  Investigators within CBAR have provided statistical leadership and support for clinical research networks for thirty-five years. Currently this includes infectious disease networks such as: Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections (ACTG) and the International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Network (IMPAACT). Results from studies have helped to establish the paradigm for the treatment and prevention of HIV and other infectious diseases, and contributed to international treatment and...

Job Summary: Seeking a highly organized, proactive Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative, scheduling, and communications support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical and academic environment. This role involves regular interaction with clinical staff, research staff, and institutional partners, and requires exceptional communication skills and discretion. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Manage Dr. Mahalingaiah’s calendar, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements (including booking flights and hotel reservations) Prepare, process, and reconcile corporate card expenses and reimbursements in compliance with University and sponsor policy; serving as the team's subject-matter resource on Harvard travel and reimbursement/Concur policy Serve as primary administrative point of contact for students, collaborators, and institutional...

The IT Support Associate II provides in-depth technical support to HMS research community members and affiliates in the Longwood MA area by researching and answering questions and troubleshooting problems that are not addressed in client or Service Desk documentation, or that require specialized expertise and technical access in HMS basic and social science departments. Provides issue resolution to clients wherever possible and escalates to IT Engineering groups or HUIT as appropriate. Exercises judgment and creativity in technical problem-solving. May provide technical consultation to students, staff, or faculty. May create technical and process documentation for clients and for the Service Desk.  This position assists with identifying and escalating system problems, closely coordinates client solutions with related IT groups, and maintains a high level of effectiveness and professionalism. Responds in a timely way to requests via remote support tools, telephone, email, the...

Job Summary: The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) is committed to training and inspiring the next generation of health care leaders. Our students and faculty are passionate about making the world a better place by improving health and health care.  We work on compelling and important problems, from making the delivery of care safer and more efficient, to expanding health insurance coverage and eliminating disparities, to designing and improving the performance of entire health systems. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Academic Programs Coordinator provides administrative, technical, and analytical support to the Assistant Director of Academic Programs and Student Services in the Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) and to the Faculty Director of Academic Programs in HPM, who also serves as the School's Senior Associate Dean for Educational Programs. In this highly student-facing role, the Coordinator must demonstrate excellent judgment,...

Job Summary:  The Registrar provides strategic, operational, and service leadership for all registrar functions at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The Registrar oversees academic records, registration and enrollment, course and classroom scheduling, grading, degree certification, and compliance with University, School, and external regulations. Working within a decentralized academic environment, the Registrar serves as a key connector across academic departments, central University partners, and offices within the Student Services division. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Student Services, the Registrar is a key member of the Student Services leadership team and a critical partner to faculty, departmental administrators, and colleagues across the School and University. This role is responsible for managing a skilled and experienced team, including direct supervision of two Senior Associate Registrars and seven total professional and administrative staff,...

Bain Capital Real Estate is hiring Analysts! We are seeking full-time Analysts for summer 2027 start, based in Boston. This role is a minimum two-year commitment with eligibility for promotion to Associate after two years. The ideal candidates will have a strong academic record with prior internship experience in investing and/or real estate (investment banking, RE development, research, etc.). Candidates should exhibit the following skills and/or experiences: Self-motivated, creative thinker with strong commercial instincts Strong communication, interpersonal and selling skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to think creatively Bain Capital professionals are exposed to a broad set of situations and companies and systematically develop skills as a value-added investor. Analysts will learn how to evaluate investment opportunities through the application of fundamental strategic analysis in addition to the more traditional...

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Job Summary: The Department of Biostatistics is a busy and diverse academic department focused on research and teaching. Our faculty are leaders in the development of statistical methods for clinical trials and observational studies, studies on the environment, computational biology, infectious disease, and genomics/genetics. We offer degree programs in biostatistics, computational biology, and data science. Currently, ~250 PhD and Master’s students are enrolled in these programs. This position will join a team of 17 other administrative and financial professionals. The position reports to the Director of Administration, who reports to the Department Chair. The Assistant Director of Academic Affairs will manage and oversee the Senior Program Manager and the Graduate Program Coordinator as part of the broader academic team. The position will also work closely with the Associate Chair, the Directors of Graduate Studies, and the Co-Directors of the department’s Master’s programs....

Job Summary: The mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery and communication. To pursue the mission, the school produces knowledge through research then translates this knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations. The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) supports the School's mission by serving as a central resource for the research community through the provision of expertise and leadership in obtaining and managing research funds. It acts as the institutional representative of the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the administration of sponsored projects for the school. SPA is comprised of research administrators that work in partnership with faculty to review and submit proposals for funding and to ensure that proposals and then awards conform and are managed according to sponsor...

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Administrative Assistant II position will support the Front Desk at the Needham Cancer Center in Needham, MA. This is a fully onsite position, working Monday through Friday. The department has two shifts available, either 7:30am - 4pm or 8:30am-5pm. Job Description: Provides administrative support to physicians in their clinical practice, academic and research roles. Essential Responsibilities: Answers and screens telephone calls . Takes accurate messages or directs call to appropriate person. Greets and directs patients, families, visitors and staff. Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides clear, accurate information within scope of knowledge and authority. Updates patient demographic and insurance information as necessary and obtains specialist referrals for all patient appointments. Schedules patient appointments utilizing...

Café Ambassador - Ink Block The Role Do you find your purpose in empowering others? As a Café Ambassador, you are the face of Capital One’s mission to change banking for good. We’ve broken the mold of traditional banking—you won’t be found behind a teller line or a glass window. Instead, you’ll move throughout the Café, bridging the gap between digital innovation and human connection. In this role, you’ll act as a high-end service specialist and a guide to digital banking. You aren't just serving a community; you’re building one by bringing Capital One’s mission to life within a vibrant, modern community hub. What You’ll Actually Do Be a Natural Connector: Proactively engage with guests in a high-energy environment that serves as both a community space and a local coffee shop. (Note: You are a banking guide, not a barista—you won’t be serving coffee!) Serve as a Brand Advocate: You’ll share the value of Capital One’s products and services through...

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Provides administrative support to physicians in their clinical practice, academic and research roles. Busy, multi-specialty practice in Chestnut Hill serving more than 14 specialties is seeking a motivated and dynamic team member to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to providing high-quality patient care Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: -Answers and screens telephone calls . -Takes accurate messages or directs call to appropriate person. Greets and directs patients, families, visitors and staff. -Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides clear, accurate information within scope of knowledge and authority. -Updates patient demographic and insurance information as necessary and obtains specialist referrals for all patient appointments....

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Administrative Assistant II position will support the Rheumatology Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. This is an onsite position, Monday through Friday, either 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm. Job Description: Provides administrative support to physicians in their clinical practice, academic and research roles. Essential Responsibilities: Answers and screens telephone calls . Takes accurate messages or directs call to appropriate person. Greets and directs patients, families, visitors and staff. Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides clear, accurate information within scope of knowledge and authority. Updates patient demographic and insurance information as necessary and obtains specialist referrals for all patient appointments. Schedules patient appointments utilizing scheduling tools and...

Job Summary: The Research Manager, AI will support research at the HBS AI Institute at Harvard  by being the in-house expert on research compliance, finance, and other policies leveraging AI tools to navigate these areas. The Research Manager will report to the HBS AI Institute Director of Research Services. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Configures, co-develops, and uses AI tools to support faculty principal investigators and researchers developing required research documentation, such as Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, data use agreement (DUA) exhibits, scopes of work (SOW), and budgets, with the goal of accelerating approval by delivering better first drafts to HBS and Harvard research administration. Identifies additional opportunities for use of agentic AI and other tools to streamline compliance workflow and develops strategy for deployment and adoption by HBS AI Institute and other HBS faculty. Partners with HBS Division of Research and Faculty...

The Senior Director, Data Architecture is the senior leader accountable for the strategy, design, governance, and delivery of Harvard Medical School's enterprise data ecosystem. Reporting to the Managing Director, Business Systems Architecture, and serving as a member of the Business Systems Architecture leadership team, the Senior Director leads the Data Architecture function — one of the two core functions within Business Systems Architecture, alongside Information Systems — and directs a team of data and solution architecture professionals, including two senior architecture leaders who each manage their own teams The Senior Director owns the multi-year modernization of the HMS data platform — including migration of a large on-premise estate (SQL Server / SSIS Data Lake, Kimball-style Data Mart, and Data Hub, spanning more than 50 data sources) to a cloud-native architecture — and holds decision authority over enterprise data architecture standards, platform and tooling...

Café Ambassador - Back Bay The Role Do you find your purpose in empowering others? As a Café Ambassador, you are the face of Capital One’s mission to change banking for good. We’ve broken the mold of traditional banking—you won’t be found behind a teller line or a glass window. Instead, you’ll move throughout the Café, bridging the gap between digital innovation and human connection.In this role, you’ll act as a high-end service specialist and a guide to digital banking. You aren't just serving a community; you’re building one by bringing Capital One’s mission to life within a vibrant, modern community hub. What You’ll Actually Do Be a Natural Connector: Proactively engage with guests in a high-energy environment that serves as both a community space and a local coffee shop. (Note: You are a banking guide, not a barista—you won’t be serving coffee!) Serve as a Brand Advocate: You’ll share the value of Capital One’s products and services through genuine...