RESEARCH ASSISTANT

2 weeks ago

Cambridge MA USA, United States Harvard University Full time
Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree required.
* Demonstrated knowledge of, and interest in, current international economic issues

Additional Information

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a written assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interviews with the research team and with Professor Allison.

To Apply:

All applicants must submit the following through the Harvard employment website at www.hr.harvard.edu/jobs:

(1) Cover letter of 300 words or less

(2) Résumé or CV

(3) Official or unofficial transcript

(4) Analytic writing sample of 20 pages or less

(5) Names and contact information for three references

Deadline

Materials must be submitted no later than June 15, 2024, at 11:59pm Eastern. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and early submissions are encouraged.

This position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending two years from date of hire, with possibility of renewal.

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We regret that the Harvard Kennedy School does not provide visa sponsorship.

Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.

Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment.

This is a hybrid position based on our campus in Cambridge, MA. As a campus-based institution, we place a high value on the in-person experience, cross-team collaboration, and strong community building in order to create a vibrant campus for our students, faculty, staff, and research fellows. The position is required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Salary Range: $54,445 - $85,043

Note: Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range; however, they are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

Position Description

The Belfer Center seeks a Research Assistant to support Graham Allison, the Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at the Harvard Kennedy School and Director of the Belfer Center's Avoiding Great Power War Project, in conducting in-depth research on the global economy, international economics, trade policy, industrial policy, and the international competition in technology.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about international economics, industrial policy, and emerging technology issues.

Research Assistants work closely with other members of a small research team and play a key role in:

* Conducting research on economic and technology policy and producing in-depth analytic memos, eventually building deep expertise in their area(s) of responsibility.
* Contributing to internal and external publications such as research reports, op-eds, academic articles, and book chapters.
* Planning and conducting research for high-level events, including private working groups and large public events.
* Other related job duties, as required.

Job Summary

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is the hub of Harvard Kennedy School's research, teaching, and training in international security and diplomacy, environmental and resource issues, and science and technology policy. In 2021, the Belfer Center was named a Center of Excellence by the University of Pennsylvania's Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, in recognition of the Center's six consecutive years as the world's #1 university-affiliated think tank.

The Center has a dual mission: (1) to provide leadership in advancing policy-relevant knowledge about the most important challenges of international security and other critical issues where science, technology, environmental policy, and international affairs intersect; and (2) to prepare future generations of leaders for these arenas.

We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organization is central to our ability to achieve our mission. It is our goal to promote historically underrepresented groups within our organization and within the fields of science and international affairs.

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