Join Our Team!
We are a team of social scientists and policy professionals who are committed to rigorously answering questions that the public sector has asked. You’re the kind of person we’re looking for if: you’re torn between a career in research and a career in social impact; you are committed to systemic change through government; you thrive working with a team on multiple projects at once; and you have lived or professional experience related to the topics we work on.
Please see below for current job openings.
If you are interested in working with the People Lab in another capacity or have any questions, we would love to hear from you. Please send an email to peoplelab@hks.harvard.edu.
Research Associate Fellow
This position is ideal for highly motivated professionals with prior research experience who are equally committed to rigorous research and socially impactful work. Research Associate Fellows at The People Lab work on multiple fast-paced projects, contributing to the design and implementation of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in collaboration with public sector partners, designing and analyzing survey experiments, conducting administrative data analyses, and supporting the publication of academic papers, policy briefs, and more.
See full Job Description here. You can also review our FAQ document here for additional information about the role, application process, and eligibility.
To apply, please submit a CV that includes your GPA and a cover letter that explains why you’re interested in this position using this Online Application Form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the first review on August 14, 2025.
Senior Project Manager
This position is ideal for experienced project leaders with exceptional organizational skills, a track record of managing complex initiatives, and a passion for using evidence to improve how government serves the public. The Senior Project Manager will lead the implementation of two major initiatives: the first-ever National City Survey of municipal employees, and the development of an interactive AI Policy Bot for policymakers. This role involves managing multiple stakeholders, overseeing fast-paced and complex workstreams, and building scalable infrastructure to support impactful, long-term projects.
To learn more and apply, visit the Harvard Careers website. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the first review starting on September 2, 2025.