Website Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School
Company : Harvard Kennedy School
Job Description
The Research Associate supports Samantha Power, Harvard Kennedy School’s Anna Lindh Professor of the Practice of Global Leadership and Harvard Law School’s William Zabel Professor of Human Rights Policy, by conducting in-depth research on international democracy, development, and governance issues and supervising the collaborative activities of a small research team. Candidates must demonstrate significant knowledge of, and interest in, current global democracy, development, and governance issues and excellent research, writing, editing, and communication skills. The Ash Center is a global and values-driven community that believes diverse perspectives are paramount to better understanding and addressing real-world problems. In fostering an environment of rigor, curiosity, and integrity, we value and respect different opinions, lived experiences, and diverse research and policy areas and approaches. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment and values.
The Research Associate plays a leading role in developing research products, including policy memos, articles, and book projects, as well as assisting in the design of new graduate courses. The Associate will work with Professor Power and with Harvard students to devise public policy solutions.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
Research and Writing
- Work closely with faculty to research, draft, and edit policy memos, articles, and book projects
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, including interviews with public leaders and policy experts
- Curate and translate academic research into materials accessible to a broader audience
Outreach and Teaching
- Ensure broad impact and reach, including support for speech writing, op-eds, and social media
- Assist in the design and organization of convenings and graduate courses
- Coordinate with Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School colleagues on dissemination
Project Management
- Recruit, onboard, and supervise students and other contributors
- Set and monitor timelines; ensure coordination and communication across the team
- Perform programming, administrative, and other tasks as needed