What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow - Climate & Sustainability Impact Lab, Digital Data Design Institute position at Harvard University?
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Climate & Sustainability Impact Lab, Digital Data Design Institute
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Harvard Business School
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Position Description
The Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard is accepting applications for postdoctoral fellows for academic year 2025-2026 to work on research activities at our research labs. D^3 conducts research at the intersection of academia and practice. For more information on D^3, please visit https : / / d3.harvard.edu / labs . D^3 is looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds and / or new perspectives. There are no teaching requirements for these open positions.
The D^3 Climate and Sustainability Impact Lab is looking for a postdoctoral fellow with demonstrated research interests in climate and sustainability to work with Principal Investigator Mike Toffel and affiliated faculty Christian Kaps. This postdoctoral fellow will dedicate at least 50% of their time to lab-related projects with these faculty, focused on topics around the adoption and use of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and other aspects of the electrification of transportation.
Candidates should have some familiarity with some or all of the following :
- Causal analysis and experimental design : difference-in-differences and fixed effects models, instrumental variables, treatment selection, power analysis, analysis of attrition and non-compliance, analysis of heterogenous effects and interference;
- Programming / scripting knowledge suitable for processing raw data for analysis (e.g., text manipulation);
- One or more computational environments for statistical analysis (e.g., Stata, Python, or R);
- Creating and managing very large datasets;
- Machine learning skills;
- Designing lab experiments, field experiments, and / or surveys.
Basic Qualifications
It is not a requirement to have a degree in climate or environmental science, only an interest or work that relates to climate and sustainability.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please apply here via the Harvard system.
Please do not contact lab faculty; if you have any questions, please contact d3@harvard.edu .
All applications should include the following :
Candidates may be asked to undergo an assessment as part of the interview process.
Additional Information :
This is a term appointment starting summer 2025 (start date flexible) through June 30, 2026, with possibility of renewal based on funding and performance. Relocation funding is not provided.
This role is offered as a hybrid (some combination of onsite and remote) where you are required to be onsite at our Boston, MA based campus. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your supervisors.
Culture of Inclusion : The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore HBS work culture at https : / / www.hbs.edu / employment / .
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Contact Information
Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02163
Contact Email
kdestadler@hbs.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Keywords
climate, economics, business, statistics
