Lab Manager

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Bau Lab Manager supports the day-to-day operations of David Bau’s interpretability lab at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences and the National Deep Inference Fabric (NDIF), a National Science Foundation-funded open research platform for artificial intelligence. This generalist operations role works across academic research and large-scale infrastructure, managing multiple priorities, anticipating needs, and keeping projects moving. The role may include managing budgets and reimbursements, planning workshops, coordinating hiring activities, and supporting grant proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Experience in research administration, operations, event planning, or office management.
Experience working with budgets, purchasing, and basic financial tracking.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and follow through with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

Track and manage budgets across multiple grants, process purchasing and reimbursements, and maintain organized spending records.
Plan and execute events, including the New England Mechanistic Interpretability (NEMI) Workshop and other gatherings; secure venues, reserve rooms, arrange travel and catering, and coordinate on-site logistics.
Coordinate recruitment activities for staff, students, and research roles; work with Northeastern University Human Resources to post positions, schedule interviews, and onboard new lab members.
Manage the grant proposal process, including tracking deadlines, assembling and formatting materials, and coordinating with collaborators and Northeastern University research administrators.