AI Policy Research Manager

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society is seeking a Research Manager to advance a portfolio of AI research projects and policy-relevant analysis. You will design studies, manage teams, and coordinate with diverse stakeholders to produce rigorous outputs and impactful public scholarship.

You’ll recruit and mentor junior researchers, draft grant materials, and help organize events that connect academia with industry, policymakers, and civil society while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of experience in research, analysis, or related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages or tools such as Python, R, or SQL

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of AI research projects across development stages.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure deliverables.
• Design and manage multi-stakeholder events and workshops.
• Prepare policy-relevant outputs, briefs, and publications.
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise junior researchers and interns.
• Develop grant proposals and manage post-award activities.
• Ensure rigorous, reproducible research workflows and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Supervisory experience

Public interest commitment

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society is seeking a Research Manager to advance a portfolio of AI research projects and policy-relevant analysis. You will design studies, manage teams, and coordinate with diverse stakeholders to produce rigorous outputs and impactful public scholarship.

You’ll recruit and mentor junior researchers, draft grant materials, and help organize events that connect academia with industry, policymakers, and civil society while advancing