Research Manager AIxBio

You will coach fellows through research work, provide substantive feedback, coordinate with mentors, and connect fellows with relevant resources. You will help select fellows, design cohort programming, improve program feedback loops, and prepare briefs on AI and biosecurity developments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent one-to-one meetings with fellows
• Provide feedback on research design, literature scaffolds, data collection, analysis, and methodology
• Help fellows overcome research obstacles
• Connect fellows with AIxBio resources, literature, and opportunities
• Coordinate with mentors on research objectives and fellow progress
• Review and interview fellowship candidates
• Contribute to reading groups, workshops, and supplementary programming
• Support applicant selection, evaluation frameworks, and mentor onboarding
• Meet weekly with program leadership to improve feedback loops
• Stay current on AI and biosecurity developments
• Prepare periodic field-development briefs for fellows

Requirements

• Experience supporting complex analytical or research projects
• Substantial analytical, research, policy, consulting, or industry research experience
• Meaningful exposure to biosecurity, AI safety, or their intersection
• Ability to provide constructive research feedback
• Strong communication skills
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
• Research or policy experience with strong methodological knowledge
• U.S. work authorization

Benefits

• 5% 403(b) match contribution
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Generous PTO
• Employer-paid commuter benefits
• Reimbursement for work-related technology and home-office expenses
• Hybrid flexibility between fellowship cohorts for candidates with specific circumstances
• Access to AI safety co-working spaces in Berkeley and New York City for eligible hybrid arrangements