Harvard University
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ResearchAssociate(General)
“Research Associate (General) at Harvard University. Skills: Data science knowledge, Statistical packages, NLP. Support assigned faculty members. Provide subject-area knowledge”
Industry & Context.
Ability to use discretionary judgment; Apply research ideas to new projects
Must be able to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines at an accelerated pace when necessary
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree with a GPA above 3.5, Ability to read academic, subject-specific information and write a reasoned and thoughtful analysis, Ability to produce a creative interpretation, Extremely high standards in terms of quality of work, Attention to detail, Organization skills, Absolute commitment to task completion, Ability to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines at an accelerated pace
Nice to Have
Proven evidence of independent research in specific advanced field of study, Evidence of prior high-quality, original academic writing, Background in analysis and interpretation of relevant data, research, news, and literature, Familiar with navigating a complex organization
What You'll Do.
Support assigned faculty members
Provide subject-area knowledge
Identify and explore research questions
Write cases and reports
Perform statistical programming
Manage and manipulate data
Ensure compliance with regulations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Build trust and collaboration; Engage directly with colleagues
Communication Scope
Writing articles for business audiences
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