284 jobs found

Job Summary: The Myers lab is searching for a technician to provide experimental support for an on-going project aimed at developing antibiotic molecules to treat human infections. Working closely with senior lab members, the technician will primarily be responsible for assisting in the design, execution and analysis of assays that assess in vitro and in vivo antibiotic efficacy, cytotoxicity and on-target engagement. Additionally, the employee will assist with other tasks that support the operation of the overall lab, as described in more detail below.  Strong organizational and communication skills are critical. Final candidates may be asked to demonstrate their technical ability through an in-lab demonstration. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Under supervision of a senior lab member, assist in the growth and maintenance of BSL 1 and BSL 2 bacterial cultures from freezer stocks in preparation for assays. Growth, maintenance and testing of human derived cell lines for...

The MEDscience Teacher role is a position for a who is eager to learn and teach high school students in our unique, student-centered pedagogy. In this role, the teacher will co-teach 3-4 classes per day and will have various administrative and technical responsibilities to support the organization. The teacher will be trained in MEDscience's immersive, student-centered pedagogy and must develop a clear understanding of MEDscience's curriculum and teaching method. MEDscience works with students from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels and the Teacher must be able to adapt to meet the interests and learning styles of students, while cultivating a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment. This individual must be a team player who excels in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly interactive environment and who is looking to grow as a teacher and work with students from a wide variety of backgrounds. This position will directly support the work that advances the...

Job Summary: The Balskus lab is searching for a technician to provide experimental support for an on-going project aimed at understanding bacterial metabolism in the vaginal microbiome. Working closely with senior lab members, the technician will primarily be responsible for assisting in the design, execution and analysis of assays that assess microbial growth, metabolism, and enzymatic activity. Additionally, the employee will assist with other tasks that support the operation of the overall lab, as described in more detail below. The research assistant may work on an independent project, but within specific guidelines. Strong organizational and communication skills are critical. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Under supervision of a senior lab member, assist in the design and execution of assays to assess anaerobic bacterial growth or enzymatic activity. This includes aliquoting clinical samples and testing these samples for enzymatic activity. This will also include...

Job Summary: As a member of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD), the Career Coach/Advisor plays an important role in helping a diverse, international community of over 1,200 master's- and doctoral-level public health students leverage their public health education and training in support of their career and professional development.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides one-on-one career coaching and advising in 30 and 45-minute sessions to students and alumni in all aspects of the career development process with the goal of moving students forward in their career goals; documents student interactions; provides follow-up with resources as needed; and shares pertinent information within the coaching team. Offers 15-20 hours of coaching appointments per week and holds 400+ coaching appointments per year. Adheres to professional standards, ethics, and confidentiality in coaching and advising Delivers a...

The Associate Biological Safety Officer (ABSO) is responsible for providing support to the Biosafety Team within the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Office and contributing to a culture of safety at Harvard. This position offers a great opportunity for an entry-level biologist, EHS professional, or person looking for a career transition to gain experience in the biosafety field.  Primary responsibilities include providing technical and field support to the EHS Biosafety Team and assisting in the implementation of programs and services relating to the use of biohazardous materials and/or recombinant and synthetic nucleic acids within Harvard schools. The ABSO will participate in a variety of support tasks and will report to the Associate Director of Biosafety. Duties may include acting as a customer liaison between university clients (such as laboratory principal investigators and research staff), Facilities Management, and EHS. This position provides emergency response...

Reporting to the Associate Director of Energy and Utilities, the Energy Performance Engineer will provide continuous evaluation and ongoing commissioning services of energy systems. This position requires a great deal of interaction with internal stakeholders as every person within Facilities team plays a vital role in the successful operation of our campus. The Engineer will use Facilities’ fault detection software platform (Clockworks) and Energy Heat Maps to review and evaluate energy and equipment faults and generate work orders to rectify the deficiencies. This position will also coordinate technical Retro-Commissioning activities, both in-house and with other professionals and contractors on the projects.  The main responsibilities will include: Using Clockworks platform, review the system fault history to identify possible problems, investigate causes behind adverse energy trends in order to mitigate system deficiencies. Regularly check that all required energy data...

The Procurement Administrator provides day-to-day procurement support and guidance to the FAS community, helping to ensure purchasing activities are processed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with University policies and procedures. This position serves as a key resource for departments with questions and issues related to the procure-to-pay process, shipping/freight, procurement policies, FAS Amazon Account, and other purchasing-related matters. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Procurement Administrator works collaboratively with the Contract Manager, Sourcing Specialist, and Central Procurement team to support procurement initiatives, resolve departmental needs, and assist with process improvements. The position also provides back-up support to the Card Administrator and may assist with purchasing card administration and related activities as needed. Key Responsibilities Provide responsive, customer-focused procurement support and guidance to FAS departments...

Reporting jointly to the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning and the Deputy Provost for Strategic Initiatives, the Managing Director, VPAL, is a key leadership position responsible for leading and managing all the Department’s production and administrative staff and functions, including Course Creation, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, and Technology, as well as oversight of LabXchange.  The Managing Director is a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to the Vice Provost and works closely with them to plan and manage VPAL’s strategic initiatives and develop its short- and long-term financial and operational plans. The Managing Director sees the big picture, thinks strategically with an emphasis on driving strong project management and execution, while balancing day-to-day needs and objectives.  Please note: This is an 18-month benefits eligible term position with the possibility of renewal. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Major responsibilities of the...

The Sponsored Programs Manager will play a central role in the delivery of Research Administration Office (RAO) services, which encompass the entire grant management lifecycle from proposal development to award management to final reporting and closeout. With limited supervision, the Sponsored Programs Manager will oversee (1) the strategic review and approval of sponsored grant and contract proposals and (2) a subset of post-award monitoring and reporting activities, to ensure compliance with HKS, Harvard University, and sponsor policies. Responsible for a portfolio of HKS research centers, this position will serve as a central liaison between HKS faculty/staff and Harvard’s central offices, including the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), Global Support Services (GSS), Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR), Office of the General Council (OGC), and Risk Management and Audit Services (RMAS). The position will report to an Associate Director. The Research Administration...

Job Summary: Lead the delivery of academic affairs operations including faculty support, curriculum management and training. Job-Specific Responsibilities: ·       Faculty Recruitment and Course Development: Establish and maintain relationships with academic departments, recruit faculty, and meet with faculty members expressing interest in teaching engaged scholarship courses and courses for the College’s Certificate for Civic Engagement.  Work with staff and student leaders of public service offices and organizations to leverage existing public service programs and community relationships to experiential course components whenever possible.  Oversee the distribution of funds to faculty to develop new courses. ·       Support for Faculty and Teaching Staff : Support faculty teaching courses in Mindich courses and other engaged scholarship through regular convening of faculty and TFs for practical course support and to create a community of practice for engaged...

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 Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, operational, and project support to the Academic Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans for Faculty and Academic Affairs, and the broader Dean’s Office. Working with a high degree of independence, discretion, and professionalism, the position manages complex scheduling, supports faculty governance and academic initiatives, coordinates cross-functional projects, and serves as a key liaison among faculty, academic leadership, and central University offices. This role is critical to ensuring effective communication, efficient operations, and seamless coordination across the Dean’s Office, Office of Academic Affairs, and Administrative Dean’s Office. The Academic Coordinator also partners closely with the Dean’s Executive Assistant to provide integrated support for the Dean’s Office leadership team. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Executive and Administrative Support Provide advanced administrative...

Job Summary: The Undergraduate Program Administrator works in collaboration with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies, and other academic members of the advising team for Archaeology and Social Anthropology. The Undergraduate Program Administrator also serves as Catalog Coordinator for the Department of Anthropology.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Undergraduate Advising: The Undergraduate Program Administrator establishes and implements procedures for ensure smooth functioning of the undergraduate program, comprising between approximately 40-60 students. Advises current and prospective Anthropology concentrators on concentration requirements and other aspects of curricular planning. Participates in and represent Anthropology at college-wide events for undeclared students organized by the Office of Undergraduate Education. and the Advising Programs Office. Liaise with the Advising Programs Office and the Office of...

The Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid plays a vital dual role within HGSE’s Admissions & Aid team, supporting the development, delivery, and evaluation of strategies and processes that attract, enroll, and support a talented, diverse student body. This position independently manages a range of admissions and financial aid activities, with a strong focus on, application evaluation, financial counseling, awarding, and operational systems support. Job-Specific Responsibilities Admissions (30%) Develop and execute a portfolio of domestic recruitment initiatives and contribute to the full-cycle admissions process — from marketing and recruitment to yield and matriculation— with a primary focus on experienced professionals across the U.S. Counsel and advise prospective students about application processes, degree programs, and HGSE’s offerings; represent HGSE at recruitment events on-campus, off-campus, and virtually. Evaluate and recommend candidates for...

As a Research Software Engineer in the lab, you will take an engineering and research leadership role and be in charge of one or more software projects. This will include: Software Development: Design, implement, and maintain open-source research software tools for the visualization and analysis of genomic, single-cell, and spatial omics data. Project Leadership: Take engineering and research ownership of one or more software projects, developing and executing project strategy and roadmaps. Software Maintenance and Quality: Establish and uphold engineering best practices, including code review, testing, continuous integration, documentation, and release management, to ensure long-term sustainability of lab software. Research and Publication: Lead the writing of peer-reviewed publications describing novel methods, tools, and applications, and present work at scientific conferences. Community Building and Outreach: Grow and support open-source user and developer communities...

Harvard University’s Strategic Procurement Department is a central administrative function that serves all Harvard schools, institutes, and administrative units. Our mission is to create value for Harvard by optimizing the procurement of goods and services while upholding the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and supplier partnership. We manage over $3.5 billion in annual addressable spend and are committed to practices that support balance of trade, environmental sustainability, and the University’s long-term financial health.   Reporting to the Director of Strategic Contracting, the Contracts Strategy Analyst supports contract lifecycle activities across Harvard schools and departments, with a dual focus on complex contract review and transforming lower-complexity contracting work. This role manages high-visibility agreements while driving scalable solutions to improve efficiency across the contracting function. The role also works closely with the Office of...

The Senior Software Engineer role focuses on developing secure new applications and functionality, enhancing and supporting existing applications, providing system redundancy, and collaborating closely with AA&D staff and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and timely solutions. The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for leading application development efforts and adhering to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices. The role performs the full application development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, functional analysis, design, development, unit testing, documentation, implementation, maintenance, and support of applications and reports. Key responsibilities include developing PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, and supporting database objects. The role may leverage Oracle AOP, Dynamic SQL, ref cursors, bulk collection, explain plans, materialized views, shell scripting, and performance tuning...

Independently perform diverse financial analysis for a school/unit and assist department management with their financial planning efforts, budget analysis and monthly reporting. Core Duties Conduct complex financial analysis and update financial models and projections Analyze and project budgets and financial activity for multiple programs Provide technical advice and problem resolution for a school/unit financial community Enhance, produce and distribute unit-specific planning materials; develop and produce materials to facilitate annual budget planning and financial monitoring of budget-to-actuals at the local level May consolidate local budgets to facilitate the upload process Review financial data and explore options for report development within University financial applications Ensure financial compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations Serve as the primary Authorized requestor providing user security access to...

Job Summary: Manage accounting activities, and provides specialized analysis and financial reporting. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Responsible for effective staff management, including hiring and orientation, training and development, workflow and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment Establish and monitor effective accounting processes and systems to maintain accounting controls Ensure department's accurate and timely financial reporting Identify operational challenges; research and implement solutions May prepare tax documentation and financial statements Ensure the school/unit financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles Collaborate on the development of new accounting procedures within school/unit that support University wide policies and initiatives Prepare department for annual and interim audits from internal and external firms/agencies Ensure financial compliance with...

Job Summary: The Development Assistant is an integral member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) development team. This full-time non-exempt position supports frontline gift officers to advance the philanthropic mission of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in building their career within higher education and learn more about alumni affairs and development.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provides support to all aspects of fundraisers’ prospect and volunteer management, including data gathering, input and maintenance; drafting prospect/volunteer outreach, memos, correspondence, and reports. Develops and prepares necessary meeting and solicitation materials prior to prospect meetings and supports post-meeting action items. Achieves proficiency in the alumni/donor database to research prospects, organize data and produce reports. Enters data in an accurate and timely manner.  Partners with gift officers to...

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Nurse Practitioner at HUHS works collaboratively to provide preventive, episodic, and ongoing health care to the adolescent, adult and older adult University Community. The Nurse Practitioner works interdependently within a multidisciplinary team to provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policies, and practice agreements. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Clinical Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions relevant to area of practice. Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem. Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret the results. Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data. Develops implements, evaluates...

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...

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building & landscape maintenance and custodial services to Harvard faculty and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles that guide any successful maintenance service business. Job-Specific Responsibilities: As described in the customer service level agreement, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but not limited to offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas, and entryways, as assigned. Maintains all assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner. Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food handling/preparation areas....

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building & landscape maintenance and custodial services to Harvard faculty and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles that guide any successful maintenance service business. Job-Specific Responsibilities: As described in the customer service level agreement, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but not limited to offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas, and entryways, as assigned. Maintains all assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner. Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food handling/preparation areas....