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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.

Research Assistant I

Salary

Location

Boston, MA, United States

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Work Format

Fully On-site

Department

Genetics

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

We are seeking a motivated and highly organized Research Assistant to support ongoing research on neurodegenerative disorders. This position will contribute to studies examining the aging dynamics of

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01/01/0001

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Research Assistant I

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

052

Term Appointment

Yes

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

The Greenberg lab at Harvard Medical School examines how neuronal activity induced by sensory experience shapes the maturation and plasticity of the nervous system. Neuronal activity triggers a cascad

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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: Maria RocheYou will see this posting

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Research Assistant I

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

052

Term Appointment

Yes

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent individual for a full-time research assistant position in Dr. Bernardo Sabatini’s laboratory at Harvard Medical School. The research assistant will wo

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01/01/0001

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Research Assistant I

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

052

Term Appointment

Yes

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

Under specific direction, the research assistant will work with other lab members to study how the blood-brain barrier and the genes that allow it to form a protective environment for the brain exert

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Research Assistant III- Technology Development

Salary

Location

Boston, MA, United States

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Work Format

Fully On-site

Job Type

Full-time

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Location

Boston

Brand

Wyss Institute at Harvard University

Salary Grade

054

Term Appointment

Yes

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

About us: The Wyss Institute’s mission is to transform healthcare and the environment by emulating the way nature builds. We harness the imagination of academia and the focus of industry to translate

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01/01/0001

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Research Assistant I Lab

Salary

Location

Boston, MA, United States

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Work Format

Fully On-site

Department

Cell Biology

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

We currently have an opening for a Research Assistant I in the lab of Dr. Stephen Liberles at Harvard Medical School. The work of Dr. Liberles’s lab is focused on understanding internal and external s

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01/01/0001

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Research Assistant IV Non-Lab

Salary

Location

Boston, MA, United States

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Work Format

Hybrid

Department

Global Health and Social Medicine

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 Assistant performs and coordinates a wide range of research activities for various research projects in the Mental Health for All Lab and conducts a variety of complex support tasks for t

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Research Assistant IV Non-Lab

Salary

Location

Boston, MA, United States

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Work Format

Hybrid

Department

Global Health and Social Medicine

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 Assistant performs and coordinates a wide range of research activities for various research projects in the Mental Health for All Lab, with focus on projects related to peer support. The

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01/01/0001

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Research Assistant II

Salary

Location

Boston, MA, United States

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Work Format

Fully On-site

Department

Systems Biology

Job Type

Full-time

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Location

Boston

Brand

Harvard Medical School

Salary Grade

053

Term Appointment

Yes

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

The Basan Lab in the Systems Biology Department at Harvard Medical School seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and multi-talented individual to work as a Research Assistant II. A strong work ethic and th

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01/01/0001

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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 tumor and autoimmune immunology. Under the supervision of the Lab Manager and/or senior train

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01/01/0001

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Research Assistant I 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

052

Term Appointment

Yes

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

We are looking for an Immunogenomics Research Assistant at Harvard Medical School to join the CBDM lab, a leading research group investigating immunological tolerance and autoimmune disease.  Under th

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01/01/0001

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Plant Technologist

Salary

Location

Roslindale, MA, United States

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Work Format

Fully On-site

Job Type

Part-time

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Location

Roslindale

Brand

Harvard University Central Administration

Salary Grade

052

Term Appointment

Yes

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a 281-acre museum of trees teaching the world about plants. With one of the world's most biodiverse collections of temperate woody plants, combined with w

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Scientist I - Organ Chips for Radiation and Spaceflight Studies

Salary

Location

Boston, MA, United States

Union

65 - Harvard Academic Workers

Work Format

Fully On-site

Job Type

Full-time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Location

Boston

Brand

Wyss Institute at Harvard University

Salary Grade

056

Term Appointment

No

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

About You:You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to improve medicine and address global

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01/01/0001

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Associate Director of the Core for Imaging Technology & Education (CITE)

Salary

Location

Boston, MA, United States

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Work Format

Fully On-site

Department

Cell Biology

Job Type

Full-time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Location

Boston

Brand

Harvard Medical School

Salary Grade

058

Term Appointment

Yes

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

The Department of Cell Biology at Harvard Medical School seeks an accomplished and collaborative scientist to serve as Associate Director for the Core for Imaging Technology & Education (CITE). The As

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Predoctoral Research Associate (Summer 2026) - Economics and Political Economy

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:  Livia AlfonsiTomomichi AmanoZoe Cu

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01/01/0001

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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 Ölveczky lab, a neuroscience research group at Harvard University, is looking for a Research Assistant I to help manage day-to-day operations and contribute to ongoing research projec

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01/01/0001

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Research Associate (General)

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 Research Associates (General) starting in Summer 2026 to support assigned faculty members leading projects across a variety of business topics includi

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01/01/0001

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Research Associate (Writing Focused)

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 seeks multiple Research Associate (RA) to support faculty members on writing / content focused work. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of business topic

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01/01/0001

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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, we research and teach how the collective behavior of molecules and cells forms the basis of life. We are driven by a passion for disco

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01/01/0001

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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

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Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Research Assistant I Lab

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: Full-time Research Assistant (RA) wanted for an exciting, largescale project in the laboratory of Professor Randy Buckner. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The RA's primary responsibilitie

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01/01/0001

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Research Analyst

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 University Central Administration

Salary Grade

057

Term Appointment

No

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

Job Summary: The Research Analyst supports the Office of Institutional Research & Analytics (OIRA) in advancing Harvard’s mission through accurate, timely, and high-quality institutional reporting and

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Research Assistant I Non-Lab

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

052

Term Appointment

Yes

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

The Belfer Center seeks a Research Assistant to support Eric Rosenbach, Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School and Director of the Belfer Center’s Defense, Emerging Technology, and Strategy Pro

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Research Assistant III - Microbiology and In Vivo Models

Salary

Location

Boston, MA, United States

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Work Format

Fully On-site

Job Type

Full-time

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Location

Boston

Brand

Wyss Institute at Harvard University

Salary Grade

054

Term Appointment

Yes

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

About you: You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating and commercializing novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare

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01/01/0001

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Biostatistician II

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

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01/01/0001

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Research Assistant

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 Graduate School of Education

Salary Grade

053

Term Appointment

Yes

Harvard Job Function

Research

Description

Research in the Gaab Lab (www.gaablab.com) focuses on typical and atypical learning trajectories from infancy to adulthood with a special focus on language, reading, and math development and the role

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Senior Lab Manager

Salary

Location

Boston, MA, United States

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Work Format

Fully On-site

Department

Molecular Metabolism

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 Hotamışlıgil Lab studies innate adaptive pathways involved in metabolic health and diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and asthma. For the past nearly 30 years,

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01/01/0001

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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

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01/01/0001

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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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