Careers & Fellowships
Join us in working toward more equal, inclusive, multiracial, and multiethnic democracy.
The Ash Center is a global and values-driven community that believes diverse perspectives are paramount to better understanding and addressing real-world problems. In fostering an environment of rigor, curiosity, and integrity, we value and respect different opinions, lived experiences, and diverse research and policy areas and approaches. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment and values.
Fellowship Opportunities
There are no fellowship opportunities available at this time.
Staff Opportunities
There are no staff opportunities available at this time.
Student Opportunities
The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation seeks returning HKS students for the following summer Research Assistant Position.
Summer Research Assistant on U.S. Protest Activity for Prof. Erica Chenoweth
As part of the Crowd Counting Consortium, the Nonviolent Action Lab at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, in partnership with the University of Connecticut, maintains the most complete and detailed near-real-time dataset on political protest activity in the United States. Research assistants will create structured data on protest events from news stories and social media posts for this open-access dataset and will assist faculty PIs Prof. Erica Chenoweth (HKS) and Prof. Jeremy Pressman (UConn) and Research Project Manager Dr. Soha Hammam with related research tasks as required. Candidates must demonstrate deep knowledge of data collection and analysis, exceptional time management skills, and willingness to approach problems with creativity and collaboration. We value attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work. Students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences are welcome to apply. The time commitment will be 20 hours per week.
Please send your resume and short statement of interest to soha_hammam@hks.harvard.edu.