Research Associate (Writing Focused)

Job overview

The Research Associate (Writing Focused) role is hybrid, with at least three onsite days per week at Harvard Business School in Boston, MA; compensation is not specified. The role supports faculty research and writing projects at a school focused on management education and thought leadership. The associate contributes subject-area knowledge, research, analysis, and original writing to cases, reports, book projects, and other business-focused content. The role helps faculty develop research ideas into clear, well-supported materials for academic and business audiences.

What you'll do

• Work under faculty direction on research topics
• provide subject-area knowledge, analysis, and interpretation
• explore questions related to faculty research
• write cases, supplements, reports, book drafts, and articles
• apply complex research ideas and methodologies to new projects
• structure assignments and keep faculty informed
• collaborate with colleagues and constituents onsite.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research associate

writing focused

business research

case writing

research analysis

faculty support

harvard business school

boston ma

hybrid

onsite 3 days weekly

bachelor’s degree

no visa sponsorship

writing sample required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off including parental leave, medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, retirement plans with university contributions, wellbeing and mental health resources, family and caregiver support, professional development and tuition assistance, commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.

Why this role

The posting identifies faculty projects on the role of the CFO, corporate fraud, and case writing and course development for a Business Analysis and Valuation elective.

About the employer

Harvard Business School is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.