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Full-time predoc 2025-2026 [Apply here]

Description: Harvard Business School (HBS) seeks a full-time Research Associate to support a faculty member in the Business, Government, and the International Economy unit. The Research Associate will primarily work on projects at the intersection of development economics, economic history, and political economy, with a focus on sub-Saharan African countries. These projects employ quantitative methods, data analysis, and econometric techniques to examine key issues in development and historical political economy. The Research Associate will report directly to the faculty member and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office. Ideal candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment.