
Technical Associate I
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MAFull-time$50–63K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Technical Associate I will join MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics-AgeLab, a multidisciplinary team working to improve the lives of older adults through technology, science, and business solutions. The role includes research, written content, and external communications. The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in a listed or related field, at least two years of relevant data experience, and proficiency with specified software and applications.
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Technical Associate I
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Job Number: 26219
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Functional Area: Research - Other
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Department: Center for Transportation & Logistics
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School Area: Engineering
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Pay Range Minimum: $50,000
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Pay Range Maximum: $63,000
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Employment Category: Exempt
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Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Schedule:
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Pay Grade: No Grade
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Posting Description
TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE 1, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics-AgeLab, to join a multidisciplinary team driving innovations that improve the lives of older adults through technology, science, and business solutions. In this dynamic, multifaceted role, your responsibilities will include research, written content, and external communications.
The full job description is available here:https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nlrpvmzua5qx5b4s2yiiw/11.3.26-Technical-Associate-1-JD.pdf?rlkey=9t07tuixmsireoncrokfz4434&st=63hwtknf&dl=0
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in economics, psychology, human development, sociology, anthropology, political science, statistics, public health, engineering or a related social science or applied science field; a minimum of two years of experience coding, managing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data; proficiency with statistical-analysis software and programming languages, including Python, R, and SPSS; exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately in a fast-paced environment; excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to varied audiences. Writing samples should demonstrate experience with social science research, such as literature reviews or research summaries; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), as well as Google Workspace applications (Docs, Sheets, and Calendar) and Dropbox; ability to work both independently and collaboratively; positive attitude, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn new methods and tools. Each CTL employee is expected to be a team player, have good communication skills, have integrity, possess a strong work ethic, be reliable and responsible, be able to receive and give critical and constructive feedback, be flexible, have self-discipline, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Availability for occasional evening and weekend work associated with events or project needs.
11/5/2026
How this job compares
Set against the 1,109 open Research Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$50–63K/yr
- Massachusetts median$66–90K/yr48 salary ranges
- US median$70–100K/yr382 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $57K, is 27% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($77K) — in the middle half of Research Associate salary ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 58 open Research Associate jobs in Massachusetts and 1,109 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (this employer)18 open
- Harvard University8 open
- Boston College2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Research Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (290 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 616 of the 1,109 open Research Associate jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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