harvard universitySomerville, MA
Research Manager
Research Manager
Research Manager
harvard universitySomerville, MA
today
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As Research Manager at Harvard Law School’s Berkman Klein Center, you support end-to-end AI research and policy work across interdisciplinary teams. You design and steer research projects, manage workflows, and help translate findings into policy-relevant outputs. You will mentor junior researchers, coordinate multi-stakeholder events, and oversee grant activities to ensure rigorous, reproducible scholarship. This role offers impact at the intersection of technology, law, and society within a collaborative, mission-driven community. Compensation / Benefits Generous paid time off Parental leave Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one Retirement plans with university contributions Wellbeing and mental health resources Tuition assistance and reimbursement
Responsibilities:
Manage the quality and development of technical and policy-oriented AI research, tracking timelines and coordinating with collaborators Contribute to academic research and policy-focused outputs (papers, briefs) and public-facing scholarship Implement and maintain technical workflows across multiple models and compute environments Produce academic outputs and media-ready commentary through publication Recruit, mentor, and manage junior researchers and interns; review work Develop and manage grant proposals and post-award activities, including deliverables and reporting Design and manage convenings, workshops, and events with external partners (industry, policymakers, civil society, academics)
Key requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in research, analysis, or related field Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL Strong project management and organizational skills Excellent written and oral communication for diverse audiences Interpersonal and collaborative abilities across institutions Experience with AI research (model evaluations, interpretability, research infrastructure) Familiarity with AI tools/workflows (e.g., large language models, Claude Code) and compute environments (GPU clusters) Experience with trust and safety, prompt engineering, AI red teaming
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Lead
Location
Somerville, MA
Occupation
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Industry
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
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