Qureos Mentor

Harvard University

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>October 24, 2025
</b></div></div><div><div><div><b>001730SR</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div><p>Company Description</p><p><br>
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.</p><p><b>
Why join the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences?</b></p><p>
At the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), we work within and beyond the disciplines of engineering and foundational science to address the most pressing issues of our time. Through teaching and collaborative research, SEAS discovers, designs, and creates novel technologies and approaches to societal challenges &ndash; in service to the world, the nation, and our community. We collaborate across academic areas at SEAS and the larger university, and with colleagues in academia, industry, government and public service organizations beyond Harvard. By joining SEAS, you will be part of an inclusive community of dedicated problem-solvers who hold themselves &ndash; and one another &ndash; to the highest academic and professional standards. To learn more about us, please visit <b>https://seas.harvard.edu/</b>.</p><p><br>
Job Description</p><p><b><br>
Job-Summary:</b></p><p>
The Scientific Programmer is responsible for development and support of the cloud-based Integrated Methane Inversion (IMI) software to infer greenhouse gas fluxes from satellite observations: <b>https://integratedmethaneinversion.github.io</b>. The Scientific Programmer also handles a variety of assignments within the Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling Group as a member of the GEOS-Chem Support Team. GEOS-Chem is a global transport model of atmospheric chemistry and composition used by hundreds of institutions world-wide and centrally managed at Harvard: <b>https://geoschem.github.io/</b>. The Scientific Programmer incorporates new scientific and technical features submitted by the GEOS-Chem user community into the standard source code repository.</p><p><b>
This is a term appointment for six months with the possibility of extension.</b></p><p><b>
Job-Specific Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Develop the IMI software and support if for its user community including training of new users.</li><li>
Supporting GEOS-Chem on the AWS cloud.</li><li>
Assisting Harvard post-doctoral fellows and graduate students with their research projects often involving implementing new scientific features into GEOS-Chem, conducting GEOS-Chem simulations, or preparing graphical output.</li><li>
Learn from developer meetings with researchers how to design, plan, and implement software that enriches research productivity and reliability.</li><li>
Maintain aspects of software code and custom data processing pipelines for complex environments.</li><li>
Troubleshoot problems and suggest improvements to coding practices.</li><li>
Grow skills in a specific technology to develop custom solutions to meet researchers needs.</li><li>
Work in a team of developers and researchers in collaboration with systems professionals.</li><li>
Maintain internal code design and development guides for future contributors.</li><li>
Learn to teach workshops for researchers on sustainable software and data management practices.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><b>
Working Conditions:</b></p><p>
Work is performed in an office setting.</p><p><br>
Qualifications</p><p><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:
</b></p><p>Minimum of two years&rsquo; post-secondary education or relevant work experience</p><p><b>
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or advanced degree in atmospheric science, environmental engineering, or related field required.</li><li>
Strong scientific programming experience required.</li><li>
Experience with cloud-based computing and software management tools, such as git, is desired.</li></ul><p><br>
Additional Information</p><ul><li><b><br>
Standard Hours/Schedule: </b>35 hours per week</li><li><b>
Visa Sponsorship Information: </b>Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position</li><li><b>
Pre-Employment Screening: </b>Identity, Education</li><li><b>
Other Information:
</b><ul><li>This is a term appointment for six months, with the possibility of extension.</li><li>
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.</li></ul></li></ul><div></div><p><b>
Work Format Details</b></p><p>
This position is based on-site at a Harvard campus location. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.</p>
<p><b>
Salary Grade and Ranges</b></p><p>
This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit <b>Harvard's Salary Ranges</b> to view the corresponding salary range and related information.</p>
<p><b>
Benefits</b></p><p>
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>
Generous paid time off including parental leave</li><li>
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one</li><li>
Retirement plans with university contributions</li><li>
Wellbeing and mental health resources</li><li>
Support for families and caregivers</li><li>
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement</li><li>
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks</li></ul><p>
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our <b>Benefits &amp; Wellbeing Page</b>.</p>
<p><b>
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement</b></p><p>
Harvard University is committed to <b>equal opportunity</b> and <b>non-discrimination</b>. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.</p><p>
Harvard has an <b>equal employment opportunity policy</b> that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's <b>non-discrimination policy</b>. Harvard's <b>equal employment opportunity policy</b> and <b>non-discrimination policy</b> help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.</p></div></div></div>

Scientific Programmer

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>October 24, 2025
</b></div></div><div><div><div><b>001611SR</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div><p>Company Description</p><p><br>
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.</p><p><b>
Why join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health?</b></p><p>
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through cutting-edge research, education, and global collaboration. Our school is a special place to work because of its vibrant, mission-driven community, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to addressing some of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation, continuous learning, and work-life balance are valued.</p><p>
Learn more about the School&rsquo;s <b>mission, objectives, and core values</b>, <b>our Principles of Citizenship</b>, and about the <b>Dean&rsquo;s AAA vision</b> about our school&rsquo;s ongoing strategic initiatives.</p><p><br>
Job Description</p><p><b><br>
Job Summary:</b></p><p>
The Department of Global Health and Population (GHP) seeks to improve global health through education, research, and service from a population-based perspective. As a community of students, educators, researchers, and practitioners from around the world, GHP works together to produce powerful ideas that improve the lives and health of people everywhere. GHP is seeking to hire a project coordinator to support the operations of the Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL) under the guidance of Professor Rifat Atun, the principal investigator (PI).</p><p>
The Health Systems Innovation Lab is a global research and training lab that specializes in health system performance, health policy, innovation and venture creation. The lab uses its research, education, innovation and translation activities to engage innovators, researchers, practitioners, as well as collaborators from governments, private sector, multilateral entities, and civil society to build high-value health systems and accelerate the discussion of healthcare innovations.</p><p><b>
Job-Specific Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Contribute to the development and finalization of a study and manuscript on baseline readiness assessment, to gather systematic data on the delivery of health services for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and the capacity to conduct cohort study research in GC-CDIC countries</li><li>
Contribute to the development of policy briefs as guided by the PI to promote uptake of findings from the cohort study to inform policy and practice, with a target of policymakers in low-income and middle-income countries</li><li>
Develop the methodology and conduct country readiness assessment for each of the clinics involved accelerated expansion in the remaining GC-CDIC countries to establish level of support needed and training for capacity development.</li><li>
Analyze the results of the baseline assessment and lead the development of a manuscript for publication.</li><li>
Present country readiness assessment findings to the GC-CDIC countries</li><li>
Provide guidance to early-career researchers from collaborating institutions and countries teams of interns at HSIL in research studies as directed by the PI and based on the capacity development need identified through the readiness assessment</li></ul><p>
In addition, as directed by the PI, contribute to the development of:</p><ul><li>
a web site with essential health systems data on the CDIC collaborating countries and a methodology and analysis of health systems performance on the CDIC collaborating countries</li><li>
a methodology for the finalization of a framework for analysis of national cancer and cardiovascular plans</li><li>
a methodology for analysis of policy narratives using LLMs and other AI-methods, with use of NHS England as a use case, to ascertain how narratives are used to shape health policy</li><li>
Overall, performs other duties as assigned</li></ul><p>
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of August 31, 2026 with the possibility of extension.</p><p></p><p><br>
Qualifications</p><p><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
3+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered</li></ul><p><b>
Additional Qualifications and Skills:</b></p><p>
The following job-related skills and experience is preferred:</p><ul><li>
Masters degree</li><li>
Experience of quantitative and qualitative research, literature reviews, and evidence-to-policy translation</li><li>
Excellent organizational and communication skills</li><li>
Experience engaging with clinicians and researchers</li></ul><p><br>
Additional Information</p><p><br>
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!</p><p></p><p><br>
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The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.</li><li>
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.</li><li>
This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&amp;R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.</li></ul><p>
-</p><p></p><p><br>
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.</p><ul><li><b>
Appointment End Date: August 31st, 2026</b></li><li><b>
Standard Hours/Schedule: </b>35 hours per week</li><li><b>
Visa Sponsorship Information: </b>Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position</li><li><b>
Pre-Employment Screening: </b>Identity, Education</li></ul><div></div><p><b>
Work Format Details</b></p><p>
This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.</p>
<p><b>
Salary Grade and Ranges</b></p><p>
This position is salary grade level 054. Please visit <b>Harvard's Salary Ranges</b> to view the corresponding salary range and related information.</p>
<p><b>
Benefits</b></p><p>
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>
Generous paid time off including parental leave</li><li>
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one</li><li>
Retirement plans with university contributions</li><li>
Wellbeing and mental health resources</li><li>
Support for families and caregivers</li><li>
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement</li><li>
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks</li></ul><p>
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our <b>Benefits &amp; Wellbeing Page</b>.</p>
<p><b>
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement</b></p><p>
Harvard University is committed to <b>equal opportunity</b> and <b>non-discrimination</b>. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.</p><p>
Harvard has an <b>equal employment opportunity policy</b> that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's <b>non-discrimination policy</b>. Harvard's <b>equal employment opportunity policy</b> and <b>non-discrimination policy</b> help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.</p></div></div></div>

Research Assistant III Non-Lab

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>October 24, 2025
</b></div></div><div><div><div><b>001626SR</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div><p>Company Description</p><p><br>
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.</p><p><b>
Why join Harvard University Central Administration?</b></p><p>
Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.</p><p><br>
Job Description</p><p><br>
The Food Purchasing Coordinator is part of the Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS) Procurement team supporting all dining and hospitality operations across campus. Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, this position is responsible for executing a wide range of tasks to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely acquisition of food and related items. The Food Purchasing Coordinator supports Food Pro menu management, POS functions, and supplier relationships with responsibilities evenly split between daily procurement functions and Food Pro activities.</p><p><br>
<b>
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
</b></p><p>The Food Purchasing Coordinator position is responsible, but not limited to, the following:</p><ul><li>
Manage daily operations within Frood Pro and B-Trees, including system backup, startup, and data entry</li><li>
Enter and reconcile sales transactions for catering orders in Food Pro</li><li>
Generate and distribute required reports such as Local Cost Summaries (LCS), inventory analysis, pre- and post-cost reports, transfer detail analysis, and share results with relevant stakeholders.</li><li>
Send monthly HUDS small wares and uniform inventory report to Finance.</li><li>
Assist Food Pro users with inquiries and user access</li><li>
Assist in pulling Food Pro daily orders and reviewing supplier product changes</li><li>
Update ingredients and allergies as needed in Food Pro and make recipe updates as requested.</li><li>
Make menu changes in Food Pro and the &ldquo;Core&rdquo; menu as requested and perform menu maintenance and recipe maintenance for special events and during menu building.</li><li>
Update items in Food Pro for Agilysys POS as requested.</li><li>
Update Retail and Residential Chef&rsquo;s Station Recipes as requested (typically weekly)</li><li>
Maintain the Food Pro database (i.e. removing unused/discontinued items, ingredient replacements, group set up, etc.) Including product changes provided by suppliers weekly.</li><li>
Update pricing for retail locations/Food Pro &ldquo;calendars&rdquo; and assist with pricing problems, invoice entry errors as requested by the AP Team</li><li>
Regularly review and update product nutritional information</li><li>
Provide essential operations support during major University events (e.g., Commencement, Reunions)</li><li>
Assist Business Application Manager and Procurement Manager with general administrative duties as needed.</li><li>
Professionally respond to procurement-related phone calls and emails.</li><li>
Assist buyer(s) in sourcing new products among existing suppliers/distributors.</li><li>
Set up new inventory items in Food Pro and add items to HUDS campus locations order guides.</li><li>
Attend internal professional development seminars and training.</li><li>
Attend supplier meetings as necessary.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Qualifications</p><p><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>High School Diploma required, with three to five years of related experience in the field.</li><li>
Knowledge of food, beverage, ingredients, and supplier/distributor operations preferred.</li><li>
Experience in an academic and/or food service environment is highly desirable.</li><li>
Familiarity with accounting administration.</li><li>
Proficiency with automated accounting systems.</li><li>
Demonstrated excellence in communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and the ability to consistently exercise discretion, independent judgment, and initiative.</li></ul><p><b>
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
</b></p><ul><li>Associate&rsquo;s or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Additional Information</p><p><b><br>
Standard Hours/Schedule: </b>40 hours per week</p><p><b>
Visa Sponsorship Information: </b>Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position</p><p><b>
Pre-Employment Screening: </b>Identity, Education, Criminal, Drug Test</p><p></p><p><br>
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Work Format Details</b></p><p>
This position is based on-site at a Harvard campus location. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.</p>
<p><b>
Salary Grade and Ranges</b></p><p>
This position is salary grade level 053. Please visit <b>Harvard's Salary Ranges</b> to view the corresponding salary range and related information.</p>
<p><b>
Benefits</b></p><p>
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>
Generous paid time off including parental leave</li><li>
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one</li><li>
Retirement plans with university contributions</li><li>
Wellbeing and mental health resources</li><li>
Support for families and caregivers</li><li>
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement</li><li>
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks</li></ul><p>
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our <b>Benefits &amp; Wellbeing Page</b>.</p>
<p><b>
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement</b></p><p>
Harvard University is committed to <b>equal opportunity</b> and <b>non-discrimination</b>. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.</p><p>
Harvard has an <b>equal employment opportunity policy</b> that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's <b>non-discrimination policy</b>. Harvard's <b>equal employment opportunity policy</b> and <b>non-discrimination policy</b> help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.</p></div></div></div>

Food Purchasing Coordinator

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>October 24, 2025
</b></div></div><div><div><div><b>001705SR</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div><p>Company Description</p><p><br>
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.</p><p><b>
Why join the Harvard Kennedy School?</b></p><p>
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is one of 12 graduate and professional schools at the university. Harvard Kennedy School&rsquo;s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. When you work at Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference.</p><p><br>
Job Description</p><p><br>
The Director of Strategic Operations will work closely with the GPL&rsquo;s Executive Director in a Chief of Staff-type role to translate the GPL&rsquo;s strategic vision throughout the organization&rsquo;s operations- designing and implementing systems to improve GPL core functions in order to drive greater organizational impact. To this end, the Director of Strategic Operations will work closely with the Senior Director of Operations in leading a team overseeing the strategic direction of critical central functions including human capital, training, and staff and manager supports. This includes directly managing the Senior Operations Coordinator. The Director of Strategic Operations will also work closely with the GPL&rsquo;s senior Policy Leads for each program area at the GPL to support translation from strategy to action.</p><p><br>
<b>
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li><b>Develop and implement strategy</b>: Work with the GPL Executive Director and leadership team to refine GPL&rsquo;s strategy by leading special projects that may include: assessing and advancing the GPL&rsquo;s impact in the field, improving the GPL&rsquo;s strategic knowledge management and impact framework, and supporting development. Support the Executive Director in integrating strategic direction across GPL policy areas and strategic capabilities.<ul><li><b>
Strategic knowledge management</b>: Work closely with GPL Policy Leads and staff to translate strategic decisions into action, providing resources and support, and facilitating efficient engagement with the GPL Executive Director. Lead improvements to the GPL&rsquo;s knowledge management for key policy areas and tools, including processes to generate, organize, and document insights from project work across the GPL, facilitate cross-project and cross-jurisdiction learning, update GPL tools to reflect new insights, create and deliver trainings that move GPL staff to the cutting edge of knowledge in that area.</li><li><b>
Development</b>: Identify, conceptualize, and lead special projects that support the GPL&rsquo;s leadership team in developing and pitching effective funding proposals that express the GPL&rsquo;s strategic vision and direction.</li><li><b>
Analytics to inform performance improvement efforts</b>: Update and manage internal and external performance and impact measurement processes, including surveys and measures of staff engagement and performance and creation and testing of an impact framework and survey with GPL governments.</li></ul></li><li><b>
Oversee strategic operations</b>: Connect GPL strategy to the direction and execution of central functions, including hiring, events (such as all-staff convenings), training, and overall staff experience. Continually review current practices for needed improvements to increase GPL&rsquo;s impact. Design and lead special projects that increase the efficiency, efficacy, and equity of the GPL&rsquo;s practices in the following areas:<ul><li><b>
Hiring and retention</b>: Help the GPL maintain and improve its ability to attract and retain diverse, talented staff. Lead ongoing assessment and improvement of hiring, promotion, and retention practices. Work with the Senior Director of Operations to execute changes to these processes.</li><li><b>
Onboarding and ongoing professional development</b>: Ensure that staff are given support and training to successfully execute high-impact work. Strengthen staff training in core GPL capabilities (e.g., through all-staff meetings and convenings, new hire trainings). Lead the ongoing refinement of the GPL&rsquo;s systems designed to assess and manage performance, promote growth of team members, and create transparent and equitable growth pathways. Administer the team&rsquo;s performance management system, including its annual review process.</li><li><b>
Manager supports</b>: Lead improvements to manager supports and resources, including assembling and deploying management resources and supports for GPL managers. Help the GPL&rsquo;s managers and leaders move forward key decisions.</li></ul></li><li><b>
Staff, alumni, and government engagement</b>: Support, create, and manage processes for improving GPL&rsquo;s impact through staff, alumni, and government engagement. Foster the GPL&rsquo;s alumni network to increase the impact of GPL staff after they leave the organization and to increase opportunities for current staff to learn more about careers in public service. Regularly maintain and update core organizational resources to ensure staff have access to current policies and procedures. Coordinate with staff affinity groups and external contractor.</li><li><b>
Team culture</b>: Contribute to an inclusive and supportive team culture, within which team members feel supported, included, and valued.</li></ul><p>
The mission of the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab is to accelerate progress on difficult social problems by improving how state and local governments across the country function. Our team collaborates closely with government innovators in developing and testing ways to create more just and effective service systems in areas including child and family wellbeing, safety and justice, and homelessness and housing. To date, the GPL has engaged with 112 jurisdictions across 38 states and has conducted more than 278 projects shifting more than $7B in government spending toward results.</p><p></p><p><br>
Qualifications</p><p><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of professional experience.</li><li>
Candidates should submit a cover letter, current CV, writing samples, and list of 3 references.</li><li>
Writing samples should include both 1. a memo or a slide deck used to advance a decision with senior stakeholders; and 2. a tool or support created by the candidate to assist with project management (such as a GANNT chart, project workplan, tracker, outline of new process, etc.)</li></ul><p><br>
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Additional Qualifications and Skills:
</b></p><p>Many kinds of experiences could prepare an individual to thrive in this role. We expect the strongest candidates will have many, but likely not all, of the qualifications listed below:</p><ul><li>
Demonstrated commitment to supporting the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations, and the ability to apply that to their work.</li><li>
Experience conceptualizing, structuring, and delivering projects and programs that result in meaningful improvements to an organization's operations or impact.</li><li>
Experience in a rapid-growth, entrepreneurial organization or team.</li><li>
Proven capacity to solve problems and identify key strategic insights that advanced the goals of the organization.</li><li>
Track record of building, maintaining, and navigating complex relationships, such as with senior executives, clients, peer organizations, or funders. Experience balancing priorities across multiple stakeholders.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and decisions with discretion and sound judgement.</li><li>
Experience with hiring, training, and retention processes.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communications, including memos, slide decks, and public speaking.</li><li>
Strong project management capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to independently manage projects to completion, establish priorities among multiple simultaneous deadlines, and sustain timely responses to deadlines and requests.</li><li>
Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly interactive environment.</li></ul><p><br>
Additional Information</p><ul><li><b><br>
Appointment End Date: This is a fully benefits eligible term appointment, ending one year from date of hire with the possibility of renewal.</b></li><li><b>
Visa Sponsorship Information: </b>Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position</li><li><b>
Pre-Employment Screening: </b>Identity, Education</li><li><b>
Other Information:
</b><ul><li>Candidates should submit a cover letter, current CV, writing samples, and list of 3 references.</li><li>
Writing samples should include both 1. a memo or a slide deck used to advance a decision with senior stakeholders; and 2. a tool or support created by the candidate to assist with project management (such as a GANNT chart, project workplan, tracker, outline of new process, etc.)</li><li>
Location can be flexible.</li><li>
Position requires access to a major U.S. airport for occasional travel.</li><li>
All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only).</li></ul></li></ul><div></div><p><b>
Work Format Details</b></p><p>
This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.</p>
<p><b>
Salary Grade and Ranges</b></p><p>
This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit <b>Harvard's Salary Ranges</b> to view the corresponding salary range and related information.</p>
<p><b>
Benefits</b></p><p>
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>
Generous paid time off including parental leave</li><li>
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one</li><li>
Retirement plans with university contributions</li><li>
Wellbeing and mental health resources</li><li>
Support for families and caregivers</li><li>
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement</li><li>
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks</li></ul><p>
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our <b>Benefits &amp; Wellbeing Page</b>.</p>
<p><b>
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement</b></p><p>
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Director of Strategic Operations, GPL

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>October 14, 2025
</b></div></div><div><div><div><b>001630SR</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div><p>Company Description</p><p><br>
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.</p><p><b>
Why join the Harvard Kennedy School?</b></p><p>
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is one of 12 graduate and professional schools at the university. Harvard Kennedy School&rsquo;s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. When you work at Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference.</p><p><br>
Job Description</p><p><br>
Professor Goel&rsquo;s Computational Policy Lab at the Shorenstein Center at Harvard Kennedy School is seeking a Software Engineer with specialized expertise in software development, generative AI, and data science. This fellowship is housed within the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy. Through teaching and research at the Kennedy School of Government and its program of visiting fellows, conferences and initiatives, the Center is at the forefront of its area of inquiry.</p><p>
Core responsibilities encompass specialized tasks including:</p><ul><li>
Independently perform complex applications/web development for projects of large to very large size and complexity</li><li>
Design and develop complex software systems for large-scale research projects, with a focus on education technology and generative AI-based tools.</li><li>
Leverage recent breakthroughs in machine learning and natural language processing to build, test, and deploy advanced algorithmic tools that underpin rigorous empirical research in real-world environments.</li><li>
Lead and collaborate on technically challenging projects involving AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and large-scale experimentation.</li><li>
Contribute to the design and execution of randomized controlled trials and other empirical methods used to evaluate the impact of AI-driven interventions.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with other researchers to translate theoretical models and experimental designs into high-performance, production-ready systems.</li><li>
Co-author or contribute to academic publications and technical reports intended for peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and lay audiences.</li><li>
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and research developments related to AI, computational social science, and causal inference.</li><li>
Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies and Code of Conduct.</li></ul><p>
Projects you will work on include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li><b>
AI in Education:</b> We are designing and testing AI-powered technologies that go beyond generic tools like ChatGPT to provide tailored support for student learning. Our flagship tool, PingPong, is currently being evaluated through a large-scale randomized experiment across universities and community colleges nationwide. In addition, we are piloting innovations such as virtual lectures, personalized student diagnostics, and teacher co-pilot tools. This role will help design, implement, and scale these technologies so they can be rigorously tested and used in real classroom settings.</li><li><b>
AI in Public Policy:</b> We are engineering AI systems that improve public service delivery and decision-making. Examples include tools that assist county prosecutors in making unbiased charging decisions, help public defender clients to avoid jail time due to missed court dates, and support adjudicators as they process unemployment insurance claims. In this role, you will work on building robust, production-quality systems that can be deployed in high-stakes government environments where reliability, fairness, and performance are critical.</li></ul><p><br>
Qualifications</p><p><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Minimum of two years&rsquo; post-secondary education or relevant work experience</li></ul><p><b>
Additional Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree and/or relevant work experience in computer science, data science, or a closely related field, with a strong emphasis on advanced software engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and empirical research methodologies.</li><li>
Experience working with generative AI pipelines.</li><li>
Experience deploying software in a cloud environment.</li><li>
Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor.</li><li>
Experience with Python / TypeScript and familiarity with Svelte / React preferred.</li></ul><p><br>
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Certificates and Licenses:
</b></p><ul><li>Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Additional Information</p><ul><li><b><br>
Appointment End Date: </b>This position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending one year from date of hire, with possibility of renewal.</li><li><b>
Visa Sponsorship Information: </b>Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position</li><li><b>
Pre-Employment Screening: </b>Identity, Education, Criminal</li></ul><div></div><p><b><br>
Work Format Details</b></p><p>
This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.</p>
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Salary Grade and Ranges</b></p><p>
This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit <b>Harvard's Salary Ranges</b> to view the corresponding salary range and related information.</p>
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Benefits</b></p><p>
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>
Generous paid time off including parental leave</li><li>
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one</li><li>
Retirement plans with university contributions</li><li>
Wellbeing and mental health resources</li><li>
Support for families and caregivers</li><li>
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement</li><li>
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks</li></ul><p>
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our <b>Benefits &amp; Wellbeing Page</b>.</p>
<p><b>
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement</b></p><p>
Harvard University is committed to <b>equal opportunity</b> and <b>non-discrimination</b>. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.</p><p>
Harvard has an <b>equal employment opportunity policy</b> that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's <b>non-discrimination policy</b>. Harvard's <b>equal employment opportunity policy</b> and <b>non-discrimination policy</b> help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.</p></div></div></div>

Software Engineer