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Postdoctoral Fellow - Climate & Sustainability Impact Lab, Digital Data Design Institute
Harvard University
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Posted: 10-Jan-25
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Internal Number: 14570
School: Harvard Business School
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:
- A Ph.D. in operations management, economics, statistics, organizational behavior, or a comparable field. All degree requirements must be satisfied prior to the fellowship start date.
- 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.
- 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.
- Candidates with research or work experience in transportation, electrification, or related fields are preferred.
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
Contact Information:
Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02163
Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02163
Contact Email: [email protected]
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 [email protected].
Please do not contact lab faculty; if you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
All applications should include the following:
- Curriculum vitae
- 2-page research statement
- Two research papers
- Copy of academic records (unofficial records are acceptable)
- Two letters of recommendation
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.
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.
About Harvard University
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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