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.
2024 Research Fellow Position
The Research Fellow for The People Lab will work closely with a diverse team of scholars who are passionate about conducting collaborative, applied, data-driven research on key priorities in government. Most studies involve a randomized controlled trial (RCT), and direct collaboration with government agencies and other stakeholders.
This position is ideal for motivated college graduates who are interested in pursuing graduate school in public policy, behavioral economics, or public management. This position will be posted as a one-year position. Ideally, however, the position would be held for a minimum of two years; renewal contingent upon effective performance.
To apply, candidates need to complete this Online Application Form by Monday, January 6th at 5 pm ET.