What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow - Laboratory for Innovation Science at Harvard, D^3 Institute position at Harvard University?
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Laboratory for Innovation Science at Harvard, D^3 Institute
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Harvard Business School
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Position Description
The Digital, Data, and Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow for academic year 2024-2025 to work on research activities with the Laboratory for Innovation Science at Harvard. D^3 launched in the summer of 2022 with 12 labs working on research at the intersection of academia and practice. For more information on D^3, please visit https : / / d3.harvard.edu .
Business, the global economy, and societies around the world are facing dramatic upheaval as a result of rapid technological change driven simultaneously by digitization, the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to all facets of company, economic, and human data, and a new emphasis on the importance of design and innovation on value creation for stakeholders. Postdoctoral Fellows at D^3 will work on various research projects related to these phenomena, including : Business Model Transformation; Operating Model Transformation; Organizational and Workforce Transformation; Performance and Metrics; Data, Privacy and Transparency; and Societal Impact.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the direct supervision of faculty Principal Investigators and the Senior Director of Labs. They will work closely with the Research Manager and Research Associate(s) at each lab. We are looking for experience with any of the following methods : causal inference, econometrics, the design and analysis of experiences, and analysis of complex data such as networks. There are no teaching requirements for these open positions.
Basic Qualifications
A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Business & Social Science for the management, strategy, economics, psychology or other related quantitative and / or social science domains.
PLEASE NOTE : If you have obtained your Ph.D. in the past 12 months you must be able to provide a certificate of completion from the degree-granting institution OR a letter from the institution's Registrar stating all requirements for the degree have been successfully completed and should verify the date the degree has been conferred. No exceptions.
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Special Instructions
Application Details :
Applications will be accepted until the positions are 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 must include the following :
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of research
- Two representative publications
- Two letters of recommendation
Candidates may be asked to undergo an assessment as part of the interview process.
Additional Information :
This is a term position starting in July 2025 (with a flexible start date into the spring), through June 30, 2026, with anticipated renewal for an additional year based on funding and performance. Relocation funding 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 manager.
Please note that we will be conducting interviews virtually (phone and / or Zoom) for selected candidates.
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 / .
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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.
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Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02163
Contact Email
afulmine@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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