Job Specifics
Organisation: Harvard University’s Centre for Education Policy Research (CEPR)
Location: United States, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Date of Post: August 27, 2025
Type of Job: Term Appointment, Full-Time (1 year, renewable)
Work Format: Hybrid (two remote, three on-site days)
View the most recent openings for Research Managers at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the US in 2025. Professionals with a strong background in data analysis, project management, and research management are the target audience for this exciting opportunity at the Centre for Education Policy Research (CEPR). Harvard University is looking for seasoned professionals who can lead multi-year education policy initiatives, oversee research teams, and provide useful information to legislators and educational institutions. In Cambridge, Boston, New York, Washington, and across the country, CareerConnectly offers daily updated listings of verified US research jobs, project management positions, academic careers, and education policy openings. Apply now to become a member of one of the most prominent universities in the world and help advance education by conducting innovative and superior research.
Description of the Job
At the CEPR, the Research Manager will be essential in overseeing high-impact educational initiatives like the States Leading States Initiative and conducting cutting-edge research analyses. In order to address urgent policy questions about student achievement, college readiness, and educational equity, this position entails collaborating with academics, research analysts, and outside partners.
The research manager will oversee programming duties, create pre-analysis plans, coordinate intricate workflows, and guarantee the calibre of the research. Along with mentoring junior staff and assisting with project success at all levels, they will also present findings to a variety of audiences, such as policymakers and education leaders.
Principal Duties
Oversee the planning and implementation of research projects, making sure they adhere to open science guidelines.
Create pre-analysis plans, oversee processes, and adhere to project due dates.
Give research staff statistical and methodological direction; carry out programming duties; and guarantee well-documented, quality-controlled code.
Deliver results to internal and external stakeholders, such as legislators, state agencies, and educational institutions.
Oversee, guide, and cultivate junior analysts
Collaborate with directors, PIs, and outside groups to assist with education research projects.
Qualifications
Economics, political science, statistics, computer science, public policy, or a similar discipline at the bachelor’s degree level (a master’s or doctoral degree is preferred)
At least five years of work experience, including managing a team or a project
Strong Stata skills (knowledge of R and Python is advantageous)
Proven expertise in statistical techniques and data management
Proficiency in effectively conveying findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
demonstrated ability to lead research teams and projects under time constraints
Eligibility to work in the United States is necessary (Harvard does not sponsor visas for this role).
Advantages
Harvard provides a full range of benefits to help you advance your career and overall health, such as:
Competitive pay with contributions to the university
Comprehensive paid time off, including parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance from day one
Retirement programs and tools for financial well-being
Opportunities for professional growth, such as tuition reimbursement
Benefits for commuters and campus savings
Services for family support and mental health
How to Use It
Direct applications are accepted through Harvard’s official career portal:
Candidates must send in a single PDF with their resume and cover letter. A case study, coding samples, and a presentation may be required of chosen applicants.