Lab Manager

About the Opportunity

About the Khoury College of Computer Sciences

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 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 while anticipating needs and keeping projects moving. Responsibilities may include managing budgets and reimbursements, planning workshops, coordinating hiring activities, and supporting grant proposals.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Finance and Administration: Track and manage budgets across multiple grants, process purchasing and reimbursements, and maintain organized spending records
• Events and Logistics: 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
• Hiring and Onboarding: 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
• Grant Proposals: Manage the grant proposal process, including tracking deadlines, assembling and formatting materials, and coordinating with collaborators and Northeastern University research administrators

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Position Type
• Research
• Additional Information

Additional information

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

Pay and benefits

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 109S

Expected Hiring Range: $67,855.00 - $95,845.00

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.