Researcher
Quick answer
GiveWell is hiring a Senior Researcher to help direct hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the most cost-effective global health and poverty alleviation programs, with a remote work setup and a compensation of $200,000.
- Role
- Researcher
- Organization
- GiveWell
- Location
- Primarily remote within the U.S. and abroad
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $200,000
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
GiveWell is seeking Researchers to help direct hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the most cost-effective global health and poverty alleviation programs. You’ll have an outsized influence on our funding decisions and help us save and improve lives on a global scale.
What you'll do
- Analyzing interventions at various levels of depth to refine our view about the cost-effectiveness of a particular intervention and recommend either deprioritization or further work.
- Building cost-effectiveness models to estimate the costs and benefits of a particular intervention.
- Reviewing specific grantmaking opportunities to determine whether or not they should receive funding.
- Tackling thorny research questions with creative approaches.
- Building relationships with experts relevant to our work.
- Publishing reports and blog posts on our website.
What it takes
- Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., economics, policy, public health) with a few years of relevant experience, or a PhD in a quantitative field with limited post-graduation experience.
- Passion for helping improve global health and alleviate global poverty as much as possible.
- Highly skilled at critically analyzing and synthesizing empirical research and understanding how a body of evidence may apply to real-world problems.
- Able to plan an efficient approach to exploring complicated questions, including identifying and focusing on the most decision-relevant aspects of a project.
- Consider the big picture, asking questions like: is this project appropriately formulated and the best use of my time? What is GiveWell getting wrong in our research?
- Clearly communicate what you believe and why, as well as what you are uncertain about.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance, four weeks of paid time off per year, 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave, ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships, automatic contribution equal to 5% of your gross salary into your 403(b) retirement plan (for U.S. based staff)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is primarily remote within the U.S. and abroad.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $200,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a master's degree in a quantitative field with a few years of relevant experience, or a PhD in a quantitative field with limited post-graduation experience.
How do I apply?
Please apply by submitting your resume/CV and answers to the application questions to [email protected].
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is eligible to work fully remotely.
How to apply
Apply directly on GiveWell's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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