Summer 2022 Research Assistant Opportunities
Applications are due by Monday, April 4, at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time. Remote program for students working from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York, or Maryland.
Berkman Klein Research Assistants (RAs) are deeply and substantively involved in the operation of the Berkman Klein Center's projects, programs, and other efforts. Becoming invaluable contributors to the Center’s operation and success, they work on collaborative and independent initiatives under the guidance of Berkman Klein staff and faculty. Specific roles, tasks, and experiences vary depending on the Center's needs and RAs’ skills; these roles are generally scoped for students. All RAs will participate in regular community-building activities. All of this summer’s research assistantships will be performed remotely in the United States, in one of the eight states listed above, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
For summer 2022, we welcome students to apply to any of the five research assistant opportunities listed below. Applications are due by Monday, April 4, at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time.
Information and Eligibility
- The hourly wage for these positions is $20/hour.
- Expected start date is on or around June 6, 2022, and expected end date is on or around August 19, 2022, though these dates may flex depending on project needs and candidate availability.
- Work may be part- or full-time depending on project needs and candidate availability.
- Applicants must possess work authorization in the United States. We do not have the ability to provide authorization to work in the U.S. If you are an international student in the US, you must check with your host institution concerning your ability to use CPT/OPT in order to determine your eligibility.
- Due to pay structures and systems at Harvard, applicants must reside in and work from the US for the duration of their employment, within one of the following states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York, or Maryland.
- Applicants must possess readily available access to a computer and a reliable Internet connection.
Commitment to Diversity
The work and well-being of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society are profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, ability, and much more. We actively seek and welcome applications from people of color including members of Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx, and other communities; women; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; people with disabilities; and people at intersections of these identities, from across the spectrum of disciplines and methods.
To Apply:
Applications will only be accepted through the application tracker at: https://brk.mn/summer2022ra
Required materials for all applicants include:
- A current resume or CV. The form will require that you upload a PDF (no other file types will be accepted).
- A brief cover letter describing your skills and interests. You may wish to consider the following questions: What has led you to pursue research with the Berkman Klein Center and the issues we study? What would you like to gain from working with us this summer, and what will you contribute? How might the experience influence your future efforts? You may address your cover letter generically, as a number of people may review your application materials.
- Applicants will be asked to select the Research Assistant role for which they would like to be considered, and may optionally select a second Research Assistant opportunity for consideration. Click below to expand and learn about the various opportunities. If you choose to apply to two opportunities, you will only submit one cover letter.
If you have questions about the application process or your eligibility, please refer to the FAQ.
For further instructions on how to submit your application, please refer to the Application Tracker Instructions.