Distinguished Research Fellow, Khoury College of Computer Sciences

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

vision

dental

paid time off

tuition assistance

wellness & life

retirement

commuting & transportation

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences seeks a Distinguished Research Fellow to establish and lead an independent research program. The role includes design, execution, and oversight of a comprehensive research agenda, plus securing external funding and mentoring PhD students.

Priority will be given to Embodied AI Software, Systems, and Security; AI and Life Sciences; and Socially Responsive AI. Appointments are for one to two years and require a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent by start date.
• Outstanding research record with publications, inventions, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated project-management experience including supervision and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and oversee a comprehensive research program.
• Secure external research funding and manage project budgets.
• Recruit and mentor PhD students and collaborate with industry, government, and nonprofit partners.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Education

PhD in CS or related field

Job description

About Khoury College

Khoury College is committed to building a community of belonging among students, faculty and staff. We strongly encourage applicants from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with varied experiences and backgrounds. We invite you to join a fast-moving, ambitious college with an underlying mission that is driven by our motto of "CS for Everyone."

About the Opportunity

The Khoury College of Computer Sciences seeks a Distinguished Research Fellow to establish and lead an independent research program. The Distinguished Research Fellow will be responsible for the design, execution, and oversight of a comprehensive research agenda. This includes securing external research funding and managing project budgets. Additional expectations include recruiting and mentoring PhD students, directing their own research program, serving on external program committees, and building collaborative relationships with industry, government, and nonprofit partners.

While candidates in all areas will be considered, priority will be given to the following areas:

• Embodied AI Software, Systems, and Security
• AI and Life Sciences
• Socially Responsive AI

Appointments will be for a term of one to two years.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent by position start date and demonstrate progressively advanced research experience.
• Candidates should show outstanding achievement in their area of computer science, evidenced by a strong record of influential publications, inventions, or equivalent scholarly contributions, with recognition within the discipline.
• Demonstrated project management experience is required, including supervisory, budgetary, and general administrative responsibilities.

Applications received by March 10, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Benefits

• medical
• vision
• dental
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• wellness & life
• retirement
• commuting & transportation

Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation

Grade/Pay Type: 113S Expected Hiring Range: $113,865.00 - $165,105.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide, and serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.