Research Manager, Biodefense

You support fellows in the Biodefense Fellowship, so that each one does strong work and moves into a role where they can reduce catastrophic biological risk. Salary: £86,750–£121,500 per year. We may be able to pay more for exceptional candidates. Location: London, at our office at LISA Hours: Full time Visa: We can sponsor a Skilled Worker visa, but approval isn't guaranteed. Why work at PivotalPivotal finds people who can work on the biggest risks from advanced AI and gets them working on them. AI and synthetic biology are making it easier to create dangerous pathogens, so in 2026 we started the Biodefense Fellowship, which focuses on defences such as early detection, protective equipment and medical countermeasures. Since 2024, 135 fellows have taken part in our fellowships, and alumni now work at METR, Apollo Research, UK AISI and GovAI. We have grown from 2 staff in 2024 to 10 today, and we plan to reach at least 16 in 2027. Read more about us at pivotal-research.org, and about what it is like to work here. What you will ownYou'll be the Research Manager for about 6 research fellows, supporting each project from scoping through to publication. You'll collaborate closely with our whole research management team. You'll engage deeply with your fellows' work: reading drafts, questioning experimental designs, suggesting framings, and helping projects stay ambitious but tractable. You’ll also hold the thread that keeps projects moving and fellows well supported. Your fellows.