Lincoln Laboratory

Senior Advisor, AI

Lincoln Laboratory • $120K — $180K *
Cambridge, MA 02139In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in economics, public policy, international development, computer science, or related field.
  • Strong technical understanding of economics for accurate policy translation.
  • Ten years of work experience in randomized evaluations, economics research, or international development policy.
  • Prior experience in technology innovation is essential.
  • Preferred training in machine learning or AI; experience in grant funding competitions is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead AI work portfolio to ensure evidence-based and responsible applications of AI.
  • Provide strategic direction to J-PAL's global AI initiatives.
  • Evaluate and scale transformative applications of AI in development programs.
  • Advance AI and development economics research through randomized controlled trials.
  • Incorporate AI into J-PAL's capacity building programs.
  • Advise researchers on leveraging AI for improved research quality and efficiency.
  • Supervise the PAIE team and manage regranting initiatives.

Benefits

  • Work at a leading organization in poverty action and development economics.
  • Engage with global experts in AI and policy.
  • Opportunity to influence the intersection of AI and international development.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge research and capacity building initiatives.
  • Collaboration with J-PAL's esteemed leadership and faculty.
Full Job Description
Posting Description

SENIOR ADVISOR, AI, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab , to lead its AI work portfolio across research, policy, and capacity building to ensure applications of AI in development are evidence-based and responsible. This role is designed for a highly experienced senior leader who can provide strategic direction to J-PAL's global AI portfolio. This portfolio focuses on evaluating and scaling transformative applications of AI in development programs, advancing the field of AI and development economics research through randomized controlled trials, incorporating AI into J-PAL's capacity building programs, and advising researchers and staff on leveraging AI to improve the quality and efficiency of J-PAL's research, policy, and operations. The Senior Advisor will report to the Global Executive Director and work closely with J-PAL's AI Faculty Co-Chairs, AI, and policy teams. The Senior Advisor will serve as the staff lead for J-PAL's AI regranting initiatives, including managing Project AI Evidence (PAIE), and supervising the PAIE team and other colleagues contributing to J-PAL's AI portfolio.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED : A master's degree in economics, public policy, international development, computer science, or a related field; 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 ten years of work experience, including prior experience working in randomized evaluations, economics research, international development policy, and/or technology innovation. PREFERRED : Training in machine learning, AI, computer science, or related technical fields; experience overseeing research and policy grant funding competitions; and expertise with technology, product development, AI tools, and emerging technology adoption.

6/11/2026

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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3,000 employees
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Aerospace & Defense
* Ladders Estimates

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