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ResearchAssociate,ProjectonIsrael

$165–245k ~AI est. Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Research Associate, Project on Israel at Harvard University. Skills: Data analysis, Statistical methods, Research. Create database of ventures. Coordinate with partner organizations”

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Independent decision making; Discretionary judgment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree, Advanced coursework in economics, mathematics, quantitative sciences, or business-related field, Statistical programming, Basic understanding of econometrics, Proficiency in Stata, SAS, R, and/or Python

Nice to Have

Predoctoral RA candidates, PhD studies in the future

What You'll Do.

Create database of ventures

Coordinate with partner organizations

Support running randomized trials

Support partnerships with research institutions

Facilitate collaboration

Coordinate mutual research

Contribute to technical research projects

Collect and analyze data

Work on HBS research agenda

Provide subject-area knowledge

Identify and explore research questions

Manage all deliverables

Exercise independent decision making

Structure assignments

Ensure compliance with regulations

Complete work with general direction

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner organizations; Research institutions

Communication Scope

Analysis and interpretation

Process & Methodology

Manage timelines, Manage deliverables

Full Job Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard University Central Administration? Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals. Job Summary: Harvard Business School seeks a Research Associate to work in Israel to support a Project on Israel led by Professors Paul Gompers and Raffaella Sadun. Israel is often held up for its entrepreneurship policy worldwide, combining both an active public sector set of policies as well as private sector investment. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in reskilling, innovation, and the startup ecosystem within Israel. The Research Associate works remotely and is based in Israel and reports directly to faculty supervisors and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office. Ideal predoctoral RA candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates interested in pursuing doctoral studies in the future. Job-Specific Responsibilities: * Create a database of entrepreneurial ventures and reskilling initiatives in Israel. * Coordinate with partner organizations in Israel for access to data and support the running of randomized clinical trials. * Support partnerships with research institutions in Israel and the region, facilitating collaboration, coordina

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