Research Manager

Kairos

. Support a portfolio of SPAR mentors throughout each fellowship round .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United States, United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates substantial research experience, particularly in AI safety or governance, with strong interpersonal judgment and communication skills. Capable of mentoring and managing relationships while contributing to research quality and program support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Substantial Research ExperienceInterpersonal JudgmentClear Communication SkillsOrganization and Deadline ManagementFamiliarity with AI Safety Ecosystem

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Hard Skills

Research ExperienceMentoringProject ScopingPublication in ML ConferencesAI Safety Research

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsConflict ResolutionCoachingFeedback ManagementTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

AI SafetyAI GovernanceResearch OutputsMentor RecruitmentPolicy Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a portfolio of SPAR mentors throughout each fellowship round
Serve as the main point of contact and check in with mentors regularly
Help mentors scope projects, set expectations with mentees, and keep teams on track
Coach first-time mentors on effective meetings, feedback, and managing mentees with varying experience levels
Handle team conflicts, absentee mentees, and breakdowns in mentor relationships
Advise mentors on sharing research outputs, including suitable publications, workshops, and conference venues
Contribute to mentor recruitment, onboarding, and support processes
Help improve research quality across SPAR as it grows
Work closely with SPAR’s program lead
Travel 3–6 times per year for conferences and events, predominantly in the US

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial research experience, such as a PhD, a research role, or several completed projects
Strong interpersonal judgment for handling delicate conversations
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization and ability to track commitments and meet deadlines
Familiarity with the AI safety ecosystem and major research agendas
Ability to engage with both technical and policy research
Mission alignment with reducing risks from advanced AI
Experience mentoring or managing junior researchers is valued but not required
Publications at ML conferences or in AI policy venues are valued but not required
Research experience in AI safety or AI governance is valued but not required
Ability to attend meetings in the ET time zone is preferred
Visa sponsorship may be available for US visas and likely UK visas, but approvals are not guaranteed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Highly competitive health insurance
Dental and vision coverage
Generous vacation policy
Professional development budget
Access to office space in San Francisco, Berkeley, London, or Boston
Food, lunches, and office expenses covered when working from an AI safety office in specified cities
Home office expenses covered when working from home
Team retreats three times a year
Work-related travel and expenses covered
Paid take-home assignment
Paid three-day work trial
$10,000 referral bonus if a referred hire completes two months