Research Support Associate 2

SENIOR RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, Political Science – Humanities Posting Description Responsibilities will include supporting faculty lesson plan development, including producing diverse course materials and media (videos, podcast, lesson plans, Canvas site) for a flipped classroom model, coordinating research and teaching assistants, performing general administrative duties, processing expenses, interfacing with cross‑institute administrators, planning student events, organizing seminars/conferences, and assisting with class logistics. You will play a vital role in the administrative aspects of our academic environment, assist professors in course setup, run events from start to finish, and be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of a new course at MIT. Job Requirements 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. 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. Additional Information This is a one‑year position. The 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. 3/18/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Massachusetts Institute of Technology