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Postdoctoral Fellow, Digital, Data, and Design Institute - Laboratory for Innova

The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140

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Position Postdoctoral Fellow, Digital, Data, and Design Institute – Laboratory for Innovation Science

Description The Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute and the LISH/Data Science & AI Operations Lab at Harvard Business School seek postdoctoral fellows skilled in computer science, statistics, operations research, or related computational fields. Fellows will develop novel quantitative methods at the intersection of statistical learning, experimental design, and optimization to address challenges created by the operationalization of AI within partner organizations. They will collaborate with HBS and D^3 faculty on research spanning Business Model Transformation, Operating Model Transformation, Organizational and Workforce Transformation, Performance and Metrics, Data Privacy and Transparency, and Societal Impact.

Causal inference and design and analysis of experiments

Reinforcement learning and sequential decision‑making

Analysis of complex systems, networks, and large‑scale data

Machine learning, generative AI, NLP, or algorithmic decision systems

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent in Statistics, Operations Research, Management, Computer Science, or Information Systems, completed prior to start date.

Additional Qualifications Strong background in operations research, statistics, or computer science, and the ability to work across disciplinary boundaries to generate rigorous, high‑impact insights.

Application Requirements

Curriculum vitae

Statement of research

Two representative publications

Two letters of recommendation

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Please apply via the Harvard system. For questions contact

[emailprotected] .

Hiring Information Term positions starting July 2026 (start date flexible) through June 30, 2027, with potential renewal based on funding and performance. No teaching obligations. Relocation funding not provided. The role is offered as a hybrid model with required onsite presence on the Boston, MA campus. Salary range: $75,000 annually. Interviews will begin on January 7 and occur on a rolling basis; an assessment may be part of the interview process.

EEO Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

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