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Experience Level
Not Applicable
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment is essential.
About the job
This full-time Research Assistant position at Harvard University centers on supporting active research projects in Cambridge. The role involves frequent collaboration with faculty and students from various disciplines, contributing to the university's academic mission.
Key responsibilities
Assist faculty members with ongoing research initiatives
Work alongside students and staff as part of a collaborative team
Help advance research objectives within the university community
Work location
This role is based on campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
About Harvard University
Harvard University, established in 1636, is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in the world. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Harvard fosters an inclusive community dedicated to advancing knowledge and creating positive change.
This is a part-time position tailored for researchers, postdoctoral fellows, or professionals eager to contribute to the AIxBio fellowship while balancing other commitments.About the Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative (CBAI)The Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing research and education aimed at…
About the Cambridge Boston Alignment InitiativeThe Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative (CBAI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to pioneering research and education that facilitates a safe and beneficial transition to advanced artificial intelligence systems. Our mission is to produce original research and expedite AI safety initiatives through fellowship programs.Following the successful launch of our AI Safety Research Fellowship in 2025, where our inaugural cohort made significant contributions including a spotlight paper at the Mechanistic Interpretability Workshop at NeurIPS and placements at prestigious conferences such as ICLR, we are poised for rapid growth in 2026. We are excited to introduce the inaugural AIxBio Research Fellowship, which will apply our mentor-driven research model to the critical intersection of AI and biosecurity.We invite you to refer candidates and earn a $5,000 reward for any successful hires.
We are open to hiring for this role at various levels of expertise. For the right candidate, this position can be structured as a Senior Research Manager, with compensation tailored to experience and the anticipated scope of work, potentially exceeding the listed pay rate.About the Cambridge Boston Alignment InitiativeThe Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative (CBAI) is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to promoting research and education aimed at facilitating a safe and beneficial transition to advanced AI systems. Our efforts include generating original research and accelerating AI safety initiatives through our fellowship programs.Our first summer fellowship cohort has already published significant papers at the Mechanistic Interpretability Workshop at NeurIPS and had accepted papers at ICLR. Additionally, some fellows have transitioned to roles at Goodfire and Redwood Research. Following a successful launch in 2025, we are poised for rapid expansion in 2026, with plans to host multiple fellowship cycles (Fall, Spring, and Summer), double our fellowship cohort, and quadruple our team size.Refer candidates to us and earn $5,000 if they are hired.The RoleIn this role, you will collaborate closely with research fellows and their esteemed mentors—renowned researchers from Cambridge and beyond—to support pioneering work on interpretability, AI control, formal verification for provably safe AI, evaluations, and various aspects of AI governance and policy. We are looking for research managers with experience in both technical research and governance and policy research.Research Management Responsibilities (0.7 FTE)Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with fellows to provide constructive feedback on research progress, assist in overcoming challenges, and coach them through issues such as debugging research methodologies and preparing literature scaffolds, as well as supporting data collection, analysis, and methodology development for experiments and hypothesis testing.Offer feedback on fellows' research and help cultivate an environment that encourages rigorous approaches among them.Connect fellows with relevant resources, literature, and opportunities available during and after the fellowship program.Facilitate communication between fellows and their mentors to ensure a supportive research ecosystem.
Join the Cambridge Boston Alignment InitiativeThe Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative (CBAI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to pioneering research and educational initiatives aimed at ensuring a safe and beneficial transition to advanced AI systems. Our mission focuses on producing original research and accelerating AI safety through comprehensive fellowship programs.Since our initial summer fellowship cohort, we have achieved significant milestones, including published papers at prominent conferences such as NeurIPS and ICLR. As we enter 2026, we are poised for rapid growth, planning multiple fellowship cycles and expanding our team significantly.Refer candidates to us, and if hired, you will receive a $5,000 referral bonus!Your RoleAs a Research Program Associate, you will collaborate closely with Research Managers, mentors, and program leadership to design and refine the frameworks that empower fellows to excel in their research. This is a pivotal program-building position where you will create systems for mentor matching, research goal tracking, progress assessment, and problem-solving support for fellows.Program Design & Development (0.6 FTE)Enhance CBAI's fellow selection process and program deliverables.Identify effective outreach channels and manage outreach campaigns for future iterations.Develop evaluation frameworks to assess fellow progress and program effectiveness.Implement structural improvements based on feedback from fellows, mentors, and research managers.Assist in the planning and execution of fellowship events, such as speaker series and poster days.Fellow & Mentor Experience (0.4 FTE)Design and oversee the onboarding process for mentors, ensuring a positive experience.
About the Cambridge Boston Alignment InitiativeThe Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative (CBAI) is a pioneering nonprofit research organization dedicated to promoting research and education aimed at facilitating a safe and beneficial transition to advanced AI systems. Our mission is realized through original research efforts and the acceleration of AI safety initiatives via our fellowship programs.Since our inaugural summer fellowship cohort, we have successfully published innovative research, including a spotlight paper at the Mechanistic Interpretability Workshop at NeurIPS and accepted papers at ICLR. Some of our talented fellows have secured positions at organizations such as Goodfire and Redwood Research. Following our successful launch in 2025, we are rapidly expanding in 2026, planning to host multiple fellowship cycles (Fall, Spring, and Summer), double the fellowship cohort, and quadruple our team size.We invite you to refer candidates to us, and earn $5,000 upon their successful hiring.The RoleAs the foundational organizer of CBAI's AIxBio Research Fellowship, you will play a crucial role at the intersection of AI and biosecurity. You will take charge of the strategic and operational vision of the AIxBio program, oversee the AIxBio Research Managers, lead mentor recruitment, and cultivate the AIxBio fellowship into a sustainable and impactful research environment in Cambridge. Collaborating closely with CBAI's Director of Programs and organizational leaders, you will ensure the AIxBio program aligns with CBAI's broader mission and infrastructure, as well as with the CBAI AI safety fellowship program.Program Strategy & Development (0.7 FTE)Own the strategic vision and drive continuous improvement of the AIxBio Research Fellowship across all cycles.Design the program comprehensively, from the fellow selection process to integrating stakeholder feedback into program design.Establish program structures—mentor matching, fellow selection criteria, research goal frameworks, and cohort programming—in collaboration with CBAI's Research Program Associate and research managers.Develop evaluation frameworks to assess fellow outcomes and program effectiveness.Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance CBAI's presence within the Cambridge biosecurity research community.Collaborate with CBAI program leadership to ensure cross-program alignment and coherence.
About the Cambridge Boston Alignment InitiativeThe Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative (CBAI) is a pioneering nonprofit research organization committed to fostering research and education aimed at ensuring a safe and beneficial transition to advanced artificial intelligence systems. Our initiatives encompass producing original research and propelling AI safety research through innovative fellowship programs.Our inaugural summer fellowship cohort has already achieved significant milestones, including the publication of a spotlight paper at the Mechanistic Interpretability Workshop at NeurIPS and accepted papers at ICLR, with some fellows securing positions at Goodfire and Redwood Research. Following a successful launch in 2025, we are poised for rapid growth in 2026, planning to host multiple fellowship cycles (Fall, Spring, and Summer), double the fellowship cohort, and quadruple our team.Refer us candidates, and receive a $5,000 reward if they are hired.The RoleAs the Fellowship Operations Associate, you will be integral to the operational framework of CBAI's fellowship programs, ensuring that fellows, mentors, and staff can perform at their best without obstacles. Your responsibilities will encompass daily logistics, such as coordinating meals and A/V setups for speaker events, as well as organizing social and community events that make CBAI an attractive place to work. You will manage vendor relationships, coordinate spaces and resources across fellowship cycles, and guarantee the smooth execution of all events, from informal reading groups to full-cohort poster days. This position offers a high level of ownership and visibility; when operations run smoothly, the impact is evident, and when challenges arise, you will be the problem-solver.Fellowship Operations (0.7 FTE)Oversee daily operational logistics during active fellowship cycles, including meal coordination, A/V setup for speaker events, and collaboration with the Operations Site Manager at our Harvard Square officeSource, book, and manage venues for fellowship events, including workshops, speaker series, poster days, and other program milestonesCoordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for visiting speakers and mentorsManage relationships with vendors and contractors, including sourcing new vendors, negotiating terms, and ensuring quality and reliability over timeProcure and manage supplies, equipment, and resources necessary to support fellows and staff
We are excited to offer a competitive compensation package for the right candidate.About the Cambridge Boston Alignment InitiativeThe Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative (CBAI) is a groundbreaking nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing research and education aimed at ensuring a safe and beneficial transition to advanced AI systems. Our initiatives focus on producing original research and accelerating AI safety research through innovative fellowship programs.Since launching our inaugural summer fellowship cohort, we have successfully published a spotlight paper at the Mechanistic Interpretability Workshop at NeurIPS and achieved acceptance of papers at ICLR. Several of our fellows have joined esteemed organizations such as Goodfire and Redwood Research. Following a successful launch in 2025, we’re poised for rapid growth in 2026, with plans to host multiple fellowship cycles, double our fellowship cohort, and quadruple our team size.CBAI has been a pivotal organization for AI safety in Cambridge since late 2022, acting as a hub that connects the AI safety research community across Harvard, MIT, and Northeastern. We organize workshops, convenings, and networking events that unite researchers, students, and practitioners to address the most critical challenges in the field.If you know potential candidates, refer them to us and receive a $5,000 reward upon their hiring.The RoleIn this role, you will oversee CBAI's external events and workshop portfolio, transforming Cambridge into a vibrant gathering point for AI safety researchers while fostering the development of the next generation of talent in the field. Your responsibilities encompass three interconnected areas: enhancing and scaling the Harvard-MIT AI Safety Workshops hosted in Essex, MA; organizing monthly city-level networking events; and sourcing, designing, and executing high-profile specialized research workshops in collaboration with Harvard, MIT, and Northeastern research groups. This position requires a blend of community strategy and operational execution; you will be equally adept at designing workshop curricula in partnership with student group leaders as you are at negotiating venue contracts or coordinating speaker travel logistics.
Apex Focus Group collaborates with various research organizations, academic institutions, and brands to gather authentic consumer feedback. We offer individuals the chance to participate in flexible work-from-home research opportunities that influence the development of products, services, and user experiences.Position OverviewWe are inviting enthusiastic individuals from diverse backgrounds, especially those interested in office assistant roles, to apply for upcoming consumer research studies. Opportunities may include online interviews, product evaluations, or feedback sessions, typically conducted remotely.This casual, project-based position is ideal for individuals seeking part-time engagement in research based on their availability and profile fit.Requirements A smartphone, tablet, or computer equipped with a functioning camera A reliable internet connection Capacity to follow written instructions and articulate thoughtful opinions A valid email address for receiving study invitations BenefitsFlexible participation - join only when studies align with your profileDiverse research formats including focus groups (online or in-person), video interviews, product evaluations, and digital feedback sessionsNo prior experience as an office assistant is required - just a willingness to participateSome studies may provide early access to new products or servicesCompensation is available for many studies, varying by typeIf you are interested in contributing to research that shapes real-world decisions and exploring flexible part-time work-from-home opportunities, we encourage you to register your interest online today.Important Notice – No Fees RequiredWe do not charge any fees for registration or participation. Please be cautious of any communications requesting payment for research participation.
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