CLER Research Fellow
The Harvard Business School (HBS) invites applications for a post-doctoral position at the Computer Lab of Experimental Research (CLER). The CLER is used by Harvard faculty for conducting experimental research in various disciplines such as experimental economics, decision-making, organizational behavior, strategy, and marketing.
The CLER Research Fellow serves as a liaison between the faculty and other researchers who use the lab and the staff who support the lab to ensure successful operation of lab-based experiments at HBS. This includes:
- Working with researchers to design or refine experiments;
- Working with researchers and programmers to identify the best short- and long-term technical solutions for programming experiments;
- Ensuring the successful running of specific experiments and the overall operation of the lab;
- Keeping abreast of evolving technologies and methodologies in the field of experimental research, worldwide.
The CLER Research Fellow is expected to spend 60% of his or her time in support of the CLER and 40% on his or her own research, which may be in collaboration with other CLER researchers. He or she reports to the Director of Research Computing Services, Division of Research and Faculty Development (DRFD), and works closely with the other members of the CLER team, which includes a manager of research operations, a programmer, a subject pool administrator, and a lab technician.
Applicants must have three to five years relevant experience in experimental research and a Ph.D. in a related field. Experience with software development; knowledge of software design and architecture issues. Ability to manage complex technical development projects and collaborate with senior level researchers on their work. Proficiency in research design required. Strong customer service orientation, demonstrated problem solving, organizational ability, initiative and communication skills.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Candidates should submit a current CV, names of three references, and copies of publications and working papers, if available. Materials should be submitted online to: https://poplar.hbs.edu/ofr/register/registerApplicant.htm. If there are materials that can only be sent in hard copy, please send them to:
Harvard Business School
Faculty Administration
Attn: CLER Research Fellow Application
Morgan Hall T25
Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02163
Recommenders may submit letters directly at: http://www.hbs.edu/research/faculty-recruiting/recommenders.html
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply