Lincoln Laboratory

AI Lead

Lincoln Laboratory • $100K — $150K *
Cambridge, MA 02139In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in economics, public policy, or international development with a strong technical foundation in economics.
  • Minimum of eight years of experience in randomized evaluations, economics research, and international development policy.
  • Experience in overseeing research and policy grant funding competitions.
  • Background in computer science or machine learning is preferable; direct knowledge of AI tools is a plus.
  • Demonstration of expertise in translating complex economic findings into accessible policy insights.

Responsibilities

  • Support senior staff in creating various outreach materials for policy dissemination.
  • Manage the administration of a sector-specific competitive research fund.
  • Develop expertise in one of J-PAL's operational sectors as a key resource.
  • Provide evidence support to policymakers through data-driven insights and materials.
  • Contribute to J-PAL's mission through knowledge management and DEI initiatives.
  • Serve as a liaison between global and regional J-PAL offices to ensure alignment and collaboration.
  • Assist with other J-PAL projects as needed, showcasing versatility in responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in meaningful work focused on poverty alleviation and global development issues.
  • Collaborative environment with leading experts in the fields of economics and public policy.
  • Potential for professional development and growth in an influential organization.
  • Access to a diverse range of projects and initiatives across various sectors.
Full Job Description
Posting Description
AI LEAD, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab , will support senior staff to create materials for policy outreach, including publications, evaluation summaries, presentations, grant proposals, policy memos, blogs, social media content, and newsletters and website content among other sector-specific work; support and manage the administration of a sector-specific, ongoing competitive research fund; develop in-depth knowledge of one of J-PAL's sectors; and provide evidence support to policymakers; may support J-PAL's overall mission in other ways including knowledge management, work in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving as a liaison between J-PAL Global and J-PAL's regional offices or assisting with other J-PAL projects.

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Job Requirements
REQUIRED : A master's degree in economics, public policy or international development, including significant training in economics, as a strong technical understanding of economics is necessary to ensure that J-PAL's findings are translated into general policy conclusions in a way that is both simple to follow but also accurate and undistorted; and a minimum of eight years of work experience including experience working in randomized evaluations, economics research, and international development policy. PREFERRED : Training in computer science, machine learning, and other topics related to AI; experience with overseeing research and policy grant funding competitions; or experience with technology, product development, and using AI tools.

2/3/2026

About Lincoln Laboratory

Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center that conducts research and development in technology areas relevant to national security. The laboratory is operated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is located in Lexington, Massachusetts. Lincoln Laboratory's research areas include air and missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, communications and information technology, and advanced electronics. The laboratory was founded in 1951 and has been responsible for many technological innovations, including the development of the first air traffic control system and the first satellite navigation system. The laboratory has a staff of over 3,000 employees, including scientists, engineers, and support staff.
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Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
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