Research Associate - Ethnographic Research at HarvardUniversity

Harvard Business School seeks a dedicated, enterprising, and collaborative Research Associate (RA) for the academic year 2026-2027 to work with a faculty member in the Strategy unit. A successful candidate will have a strong interest in field research and ethnographic methodologies which involves conducting interviews, observations and engaging with critical informants in the field. The research will also focus on how firms develop and execute strategy, how they manage organizational change given significant technological changes, and best practices in shaping firm growth, in technology, media, and creative industries. Projects will include exploring the role of AI in organizations, partnering with faculty researching the entrepreneurial infrastructure in Israel, and exploring how organizations use technology to transform operations. The ideal candidate has experience in project management, consulting, or research management, and is interested in gaining experience in preparation for pursuing a PhD in Strategy, Organizational Behavior, or Business.   The RA will report directly to faculty supervisor and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment. Primary Duties: Under the general direction of the faculty, the RA will: • Conduct field and ethnographic research. • Conduct newspaper research, literature reviews, and library searches. • Engaging in project management. • Write draft cases and articles, case supplements, project reports, and policy memos creating original writing based on research and interviews.  Provide analysis, editing, and drafts for academic journal articles, HBS cases and HBS teaching notes. Develop, synthesize and provide analysis of literature reviews. • Independently manage all timelines and deliverables for multiple projects with competing priorities. • Exercise independent decision making with regard to progression of research project and methodologies.  • Must be able to structure assignments and keep faculty member informed regularly while using own judgment.   • Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents. • Responsible for other duties as assigned.