About the job
Join the Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative
The Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative (CBAI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to pioneering research and educational initiatives aimed at ensuring a safe and beneficial transition to advanced AI systems. Our mission focuses on producing original research and accelerating AI safety through comprehensive fellowship programs.
Since our initial summer fellowship cohort, we have achieved significant milestones, including published papers at prominent conferences such as NeurIPS and ICLR. As we enter 2026, we are poised for rapid growth, planning multiple fellowship cycles and expanding our team significantly.
Refer candidates to us, and if hired, you will receive a $5,000 referral bonus!
Your Role
As a Research Program Associate, you will collaborate closely with Research Managers, mentors, and program leadership to design and refine the frameworks that empower fellows to excel in their research. This is a pivotal program-building position where you will create systems for mentor matching, research goal tracking, progress assessment, and problem-solving support for fellows.
Program Design & Development (0.6 FTE)
- Enhance CBAI's fellow selection process and program deliverables.
- Identify effective outreach channels and manage outreach campaigns for future iterations.
- Develop evaluation frameworks to assess fellow progress and program effectiveness.
- Implement structural improvements based on feedback from fellows, mentors, and research managers.
- Assist in the planning and execution of fellowship events, such as speaker series and poster days.
Fellow & Mentor Experience (0.4 FTE)
- Design and oversee the onboarding process for mentors, ensuring a positive experience.

