Research Associate, Program on Corporate Governance

Research Associate, Program on Corporate Governance

Harvard Law School 

64119BR

Job Summary
 

The Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard Law School (“PCG”) seeks to foster research and scholarship about corporate governance and facilitate discourse in this field among academics, practitioners, and policymakers.
 

The Research Associate is expected to work on various PCG activities and projects, including its prominent online forum on corporate governance (“Forum”), its various research projects, and its publications, event, and programs.
 

The Forum is the top online resource for corporate governance scholars and practitioners. It attracts over 200,000 unique readers a month on average, and its posts have been widely cited by media articles, regulatory releases, and academic studies.

PCG pursues an array of research projects on various corporate governance topics, including stakeholder governance, institutional investor oversight, hedge fund activism, and the allocation of powers between boards and shareholders. Papers that the Program has issued in the past have been prominently published and widely cited and used.
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The Research Associate will obtain exposure to current debates and research on corporate governance and capital markets policy and the opportunity to work and interact with Program faculty members and research fellows.

Position Description

As a Research Associate you will:

Carry on tasks in connection with the various research projects of the Program, which may include:

• Providing analysis of relevant literature.
• Identifying, reviewing, and distilling information from diverse sources.
• Reviewing and analyzing corporate governance materials and documents.
• Putting together and analyzing datasets from which research conclusions could be drawn.

Carry on tasks in connection with the Forum, which may include:

• Reviewing and editing contents for the Forum’s daily posts. Publishing posts through WordPress and updating the Program’s online websites.
• Working on the Forum’s statistics, newsletters, subscriptions to and feeds from prominent firms and organizations, and communications to authors.
• Support the work of PCG’s Faculty Director, and PCG’s Director of Publications, Operations and Legal Research, in their range of activities.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree at the time of starting the position or equivalent experience. 3+ years of 
experience (including in an educational context) in research, writing, or editing.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who have:

• Effective writing, editing, researching and proofreading skills. 
• Attention to detail.
• Comfort with learning and mastering new applications and technology issues.
• Organization and the ability to prioritize.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to translate complex IT concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Strong skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Working Conditions

The position is based primarily on campus with the opportunity for flex work based on business needs and manager approval. Additional hours may be required during periods of need.

Additional Information

This is a one-year term appointment with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need.

We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.

About Us
Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over the world. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength.
We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it, Harvard Law School is a place where you can thrive.

Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
 

Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life 
insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
 

Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
 

Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.

Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
 

Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.

Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.

Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.

Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function
Research

Department Office Location
USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code
403126 Research Assistant IV Non-Lab
Sub-Unit
Department
Program on Corporate Governance
Time Status
Full-time
LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only)
#LI-TB1
Work Format
On-Site

Salary Grade 055
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Pre-Employment Screening
Education, Identity
Schedule
35hrs/week, M-F. Please see working conditions for additional details.

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.