Research Jobs
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The Research job function plays a vital role in supporting discovery, innovation, and scholarship across all disciplines, enabling groundbreaking research that impacts the world and educates future leaders. Research professionals support faculty-led projects through data collection and analysis, running lab experiments, conducting literature reviews, managing grants and research protocols, maintaining lab equipment, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and much more.
Biostatistician I
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Salary Grade
056
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
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 analys
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Biostatistician/Manager of Orientation
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Salary Grade
057
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
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 analys
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant III Non-Lab
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Epidemiology
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Salary Grade
054
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary:The Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks a highly motivated Research Assistant III Non-Lab (RA III) to join a collaborative cancer epidemiology
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Predoctoral Research Associate (Summer 2026) - Economics
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Division of Research and Faculty Development
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard Business School
Salary Grade
055
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2026 to support one of the following assigned faculty members: Tomomichi AmanoZoe CullenRenata Ga
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Lab Manager
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Fully On-site
Department
Neurobiology
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard Medical School
Salary Grade
055
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
The Research Laboratory Manager directs the day-to-day operations of a large [25+ people], internationally recognized Neurobiology Research Laboratory. This position calls for a responsible, diligent,
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Scientific Curator
Salary
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Work Format
Hybrid
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Cambridge
Brand
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Salary Grade
056
Term Appointment
No
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary: The FlyBase project is an international collaboration of ~35 people distributed at several sites. This position is located at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. All FlyBase staff work as
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant II Non-Lab
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Salary Grade
053
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary:The mission of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (SPH) is to understand and intervene on the social determinants of health
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant I
Salary
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Fully On-site
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Cambridge
Brand
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Salary Grade
052
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary: In the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University, we research and teach how the collective behavior of molecules and cells forms the basis of life. We are driven
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant I
Salary
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Fully On-site
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Cambridge
Brand
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Salary Grade
052
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary: In the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University, we research and teach how the collective behavior of molecules and cells forms the basis of life. We are driven
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant I
Salary
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Fully On-site
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Cambridge
Brand
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Salary Grade
052
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary: The Fishman Laboratory in the Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard University is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled research assistant to work on a project inv
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant I Lab
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Molecular Metabolism
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Salary Grade
052
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary:The Department of Molecular Metabolism (MET) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (SPH) conducts pioneering research into the causes of underlying complex human disorders. Our
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant I
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Fully On-site
Department
Microbiology
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard Medical School
Salary Grade
052
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
The Weingarten lab in the Microbiology Department of Harvard Medical School is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic research assistant I (RAI) to work in a virology research laboratory. The ab
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Scientific Project Manager, Translational Initiatives
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Work Format
Fully On-site
Department
Neurobiology
Job Type
Part-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard Medical School
Salary Grade
058
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
The Ginty Laboratory seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial Scientific Project Manager to lead and scale all translational initiatives within the lab. This role sits at the intersection of neuroscience i
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant II Non-Lab
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Environmental Health
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Salary Grade
053
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary:The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department of Environmental Health is looking for a full-time Research Assistant II Non-Lab to join our team. Work conducted by our team is fo
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Principal Research Scientist
Salary
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Work Format
Fully On-site
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Cambridge
Brand
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Salary Grade
058
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary: Reporting to senior faculty member with an interdisciplinary research group spanning physics and chemistry, manages and directs laboratory administrative personnel and researchers. This p
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
RIE Engineer
Salary
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Union
65 - Harvard Academic Workers
Work Format
Fully On-site
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Cambridge
Brand
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Salary Grade
057
Term Appointment
No
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary: Independently provide professional engineering expertise in a core facility in process design, training, quality assurance, and developmental activities. Job-Specific Responsibilities: T
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant I Lab
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Fully On-site
Department
Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Salary Grade
052
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary:The Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases (IID) focuses on the biological, immunological, epidemiological and ecological aspects of viral, bacterial and protozoan diseases of an
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Predoctoral Research Associate (Summer 2026) - Finance
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Division of Research and Faculty Development
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard Business School
Salary Grade
055
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2026 to support an assigned faculty member in one of the following academic units. Please note the
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Predoctoral Research Associate (Summer 2026) - Strategy
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Division of Research and Faculty Development
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard Business School
Salary Grade
055
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2026 to support one of the following assigned faculty members: Katherine Coffman & Joshua Schwartzs
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant II Lab
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Fully On-site
Department
Environmental Health
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Salary Grade
053
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary:The Department of Environmental Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has an opening for Research Assistant II Lab. The Christiani Lab studies the interplay between envir
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant I
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Fully On-site
Department
Immunology
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard Medical School
Salary Grade
052
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
The Sharpe laboratory at Harvard Medical School seeks a highly motivated individual to support research in mouse and human tumor immunology, and/or autoimmunity. Under the supervision of the Lab Manag
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant III Lab
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Fully On-site
Department
Immunology
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard Medical School
Salary Grade
054
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
The Chiu Lab seeks a highly motivated and experienced Research Assistant III to play a leadership role in both scientific research and laboratory operations. Under minimal direction, this individual w
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Senior Researcher - Organizational Behavior
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Division of Research and Faculty Development
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard Business School
Salary Grade
057
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Harvard Business School seeks a Senior Researcher to work with Professor Leslie Perlow within the Organizational Behavior unit. The Senior Researcher position reports directly to faculty. Ideal candid
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant II
Salary
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Fully On-site
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Cambridge
Brand
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Salary Grade
053
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary: The We-Search Lab at Harvard University, directed by Ashwini Ashokkumar, is seeking a full-time Researcher Assistant with computational and data analysis skills for an exciting series of
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Staff Scientist
Salary
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Work Format
Fully On-site
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Cambridge
Brand
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Salary Grade
056
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary: In the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University, we research and teach how the collective behavior of molecules and cells forms the basis of life. We are driven
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant, China
Salary
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Cambridge
Brand
Harvard Kennedy School
Salary Grade
053
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
The Belfer Center seeks a Research Assistant to support Graham Allison, the Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at Harvard Kennedy School and Director of the Belfer Center’s Avoiding Great Power Wa
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant, National Security
Salary
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Cambridge
Brand
Harvard Kennedy School
Salary Grade
053
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
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 Powe
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Research Assistant, Economics
Salary
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Location
Cambridge
Brand
Harvard Kennedy School
Salary Grade
053
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
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 Powe
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Teaching Fellow – Financial Reporting and Control Course
Salary
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Work Format
Hybrid
Department
Division of Research and Faculty Development
Job Type
Part-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Boston
Brand
Harvard Business School
Salary Grade
057
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Harvard Business School (HBS) seeks a candidate to serve as a part-time teaching fellow (TF) to assist a faculty course head in ensuring the effective administration of a critical first year MBA cours
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Associate Director of Research
Salary
Location
Cambridge, MA, United States
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Work Format
Hybrid
Job Type
Full-time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location
Cambridge
Brand
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Salary Grade
058
Term Appointment
Yes
Harvard Job Function
Research
Description
Job Summary: The Associate Director of Research at the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University will oversee and develop the analytical work for a portfolio of research projec
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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