Research Support Associate 2

Posting Description

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Demonstrated experience in project management and adept problem-solving skills, with the ability to think quickly and effectively in spontaneous situations; robust communication skills; bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities or a related domain; substantive interest in social science, humanities, and education; proven track record of successfully resolving logistical challenges and adeptly prioritizing tasks to fulfill requests promptly and efficiently; and experience interacting with students and planning and running events, arranging meetings, and managing multiple tasks. PREFERRED: MIT-related background; or experience in R or other statistical computing and data visualization tools.

This is a one year position.

This position will be in office, with some exceptions made for remote work with prior approval.

A complete application should include a cover letter (Please indicate your earliest preferred start date in your cover letter, preferably in late April or early May 2026) and a resume, as a single PDF file.