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

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.