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Research Associate - Full-Time Case Writer (Accounting)

Harvard University

Boston, Massachusetts

Job description

Overview

In this role, you support case writing and course development for the MBA program under professor guidance. You will translate complex research into classroom-ready materials and cultivate original writing for cases, supplements, and articles. You collaborate across faculty and staff, balancing independence with established expectations. This is a unique opportunity to shape business education at a prestigious institution and contribute to high-impact scholarship.

Compensation / Benefits
  • generous paid time off
  • health insurance from day one
  • retirement plans with university contributions
  • wellbeing resources
  • professional development including tuition assistance
  • commuter benefits and campus perks
Responsibilities
  • Write cases, supplements, project reports, and manuscript drafts from start to finish using subject-area expertise and interviews
  • Develop materials for a book project and produce articles for business audiences such as Harvard Business Review
  • Translate complex research ideas into new projects and apply methodologies to diverse contexts
  • Manage assignments with faculty, keeping them informed and using sound judgment
  • Foster on-site collaboration with colleagues and various stakeholders
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Key requirements
  • Bachelor's degree with GPA > 3.5
  • Strong reading and writing ability for analytical and creative interpretation
  • Proven high-quality, original academic writing and data interpretation skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and task completion under deadlines
  • Ability to navigate a complex organization and balance multiple tasks
  • Experience supporting short-form writing and website project management (preferred)
  • intellectual curiosity
  • discretionary judgment
  • ability to work independently
  • collaborative mindset
  • strong time management
  • analysis and interpretation of data, research, literature

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