Top 76 Social Science Research Assistants Jobs in Boston, MA

Research Assistant I Lab
Harvard University —Cambridge, MA
- Full-time
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- JavaScript
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Research Assistant - Population Sciences
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute —Boston, MA
- $38,000 - $46,900 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
4d
Research Assistant, Neurology
Boston Medical Center —Boston, MA
- $16.35 - $22.84 an hour
- Email
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
11d
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cognitive Foundations of Environmental Science Education
Northeastern University —Boston, MA
- $59,425 - $83,935 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Full Time Term Research Assistant
natl bueau of econ —Cambridge, MA
- $66,500 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- University
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Research Coordinator, Infectious Diseases
Boston Medical Center —Boston, MA
- $53,000 - $77,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Administrative Coordinator
Northeastern University —Boston, MA
- $53,615.00 - $75,728.75 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Medicine (7 Mandell) - 36hrs
Boston Children's Hospital —Boston, MA
- $76,003 - $163,678 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Early Childhood Teachers
Primrose School of Sudbury —Sudbury, MA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Research Specialist Cohen Center
Brandeis University —Waltham, MA
- $47,300 - $51,800 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Management
- University
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Northeastern University —Boston, MA
- $60,315.00 - $85,192.50 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Psychology
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Temporary Corporate Executive Assistant
Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati —Boston, MA
- $42.00 - $56.82 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
5d
Children's Librarian
Town of Marblehead —Marblehead, MA
- $1,204.64 - $1,469.66 a week
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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5d
Temporary Corporate Executive Assistant
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati —Boston, MA
- $42.00 - $56.82 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
5d
Assistant Librarian of Digital Humanities
Tufts University —Medford, MA
- $67,200 - $100,700 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Massachusetts Boston —Boston, MA
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Part-time
- Residential
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
5d
Program Manager, Infectious Diseases Research
Boston Medical Center —Boston, MA
- $53,000 - $77,000 a year
- Email
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant/Associate Co-op Coordinator
Northeastern University —Boston, MA
- $66,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2026 Summer Programs - Summer Adventure: Performing Arts Specialist (Hollywood)
Somerville Public Schools —Somerville, MA
- $36 an hour
- Seasonal
- Classroom
- Nursing
- Research
Assistant Professor of Practice in Archives Management, School of Library & Information Science
Simmons University —Boston, MA
- $69,652 - $85,130 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- University
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule

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Research Assistant I Lab

Harvard University -
Cambridge, MA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Google Docs
Spreadsheets
Zoom
Computer skills
Video conferences (communication methods)
Google Calendar
Video conferencing systems operation

Full Job Description

June 15, 2026

002996SR

Company Description

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.

Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Prof. Elizabeth Spelke in the Laboratory for Developmental Studies in the Psychology department has a position open for a full-time research assistant. Research in the lab is focused on exploring the cognitive development of infants and children, with an emphasis on perception and knowledge of objects, numbers, places, geometry, and people. Further projects in the lab include the development of numerical, geometrical, social-cognitive, and reading abilities in preschool and elementary school-aged children, with a focus on testing interventions to enhance children's readiness for learning across such domains. The candidate will report directly to the P.I., a Professor of Cognitive Developmental Psychology, and will be responsible for managing and overseeing the daily activities of two lab spaces dedicated to running research studies with infants, toddlers, and children, and coordinating lab-wide remote testing.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include supervising undergraduate research assistants, coordinating testing spaces and study schedules, assisting with preparation of grant applications and progress reports, maintaining the lab manual, executing specific research experiments, assisting in quality data collection and management, and ensuring compliance with all regulations regarding testing human subjects.

In addition, the candidate will act as the primary liaison between the lab and both the Psychology Business Office and the Harvard IRB as well as lab-related courses, coordinating all lab purchases, applications for human subjects research approval, and updating websites. Further, the candidate will work actively with the Open Science Framework to register studies, methodology, and data. The candidate will perform other related duties as well, depending on the needs of the lab, including interacting with families of participants, visiting students, and others.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

At least one year of experience in psychology, biology, cognitive science or related field is required. Relevant coursework may count toward experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, or cognitive science and will embrace the challenges of a demanding workload involving multiple research projects. Experience with infants and toddlers desirable, because the candidate will be called upon to confidently and professionally work with families on a daily basis. Proficiency with Zoom, Word, Excel, and Google docs/calendar is necessary for day-to-day functioning of the lab, as is familiarity with online research tools (e.g. Qualtrics, Lookit) and search databases (e.g. FileMaker). Familiarity with other tools and languages like HTML, JavaScript, R, and Blender is highly desirable. Must be confident working both independently as well as with others in a high-paced, and in an in-person and remote, research environment. Must demonstrate an ability to pay close attention to detail and should possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
Other Information:
This is a one-year, grant-funded term position with renewal dependent upon continuation of grant funding.
All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 052. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

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:

Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO/Non-Discrimination 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. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy 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 non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

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Social Science Research Assistants jobs in Boston, MA

Research Assistant I Lab

Research Assistant - Population Sciences

Research Assistant, Neurology

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cognitive Foundations of Environmental Science Education

Full Time Term Research Assistant

Research Coordinator, Infectious Diseases

Administrative Coordinator

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Medicine (7 Mandell) - 36hrs

Early Childhood Teachers

Research Specialist Cohen Center

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Temporary Corporate Executive Assistant

Children's Librarian

Temporary Corporate Executive Assistant

Assistant Librarian of Digital Humanities

Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Program Manager, Infectious Diseases Research

Assistant/Associate Co-op Coordinator

2026 Summer Programs - Summer Adventure: Performing Arts Specialist (Hollywood)

Assistant Professor of Practice in Archives Management, School of Library & Information Science

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