Research Manager, AIxBio

The role

You will support research at the intersection of AI and biosecurity by working with fellows and mentors. The role involves research management to help fellows execute projects and program management to design workshops and supplementary programming.

What you will do

• Conduct frequent 1-1s with fellows to provide feedback on research progress
• Help fellows overcome obstacles including debugging research designs and supporting data collection
• Provide substantive feedback on fellow research
• Connect fellows with resources, literature, and opportunities
• Communicate with fellows' mentors to define research objectives
• Contribute to fellow selection by reviewing and interviewing candidates
• Contribute to the design of reading groups, workshops, and supplementary programming
• Support special projects such as applicant selection, evaluation frameworks, or mentor onboarding
• Meet weekly with program leadership to improve the program
• Prepare periodic briefs on recent developments in the field for fellows

Required qualifications

• Experience supporting complex intellectual work
• Substantial analytical work in academia, policy analysis, consulting, or industry research
• Meaningful exposure to biosecurity, AI safety, or the intersection of the two
• Skilled at giving constructive criticism
• Excellent communicator
• Interpersonally excellent
• Mission-motivated
• Organized and conscientious
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, Computer Science, Biology, or related disciplines

Nice to have

• Published research or policy work in biosecurity, AI safety, or adjacent areas
• Previous involvement in AI safety, biosecurity, or field-building programs
• Experience managing research programs or academic initiatives

Benefits

• 5% 403(b) match contribution
• Comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision
• Generous PTO policy
• Employer-paid commuter benefits
• Reimbursement for work-related technology and/or home office expenses

Before you apply

• U.S. work authorization required (we accept OPT)
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
• Selection process includes a paid test task
• Selection process includes interviews and reference checks

About the company

The Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative (CBAI) is a nonprofit research organization working to advance research and education directed towards ensuring that society navigates a safe and beneficial transition to advanced AI systems.