Senior Cross-Cutting Researcher
Quick answer
GiveWell is hiring a Senior Cross-Cutting Researcher to work remotely within the U.S. and abroad, focusing on cross-portfolio research and shaping research agendas that inform grantmaking decisions, with a compensation range of $280,000 - $308,000.
- Role
- Senior Cross-Cutting Researcher
- Organization
- GiveWell
- Location
- Primarily remote within the U.S. and abroad
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $280,000 - $308,000
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
GiveWell is seeking a Senior Cross-Cutting Researcher to help shape research agendas that cut across the organization's grantmaking portfolios and answer complex questions that inform grantmaking decisions.
What you'll do
- Shape ambitious research agendas that cut across GiveWell's portfolios
- Partner with grantmaking teams to pressure-test and extend their work
- Communicate externally about your work and mentor and advise other researchers on the team
- Answer complex questions that affect the organization's grantmaking
- Design M&E systems that tell us whether grants are working
- Use AI tools to speed up or increase the quality of research
What it takes
- Quantitatively oriented advanced degree or substantial relevant experience
- Substantial relevant experience using empirical tools to make rigorous, evidence-based decisions
- Curiosity and willingness to interrogate others' work
- Ability to think about and surface the value judgments, background knowledge, and strategic commitments that undergird your work
- Ability to communicate about your confidence levels
- Appreciation for the value of an excellent reputation and strong relationships
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, 5% automatic contribution to 403(b) retirement plan
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 range is $280,000 - $308,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a quantitatively oriented advanced degree or substantial relevant experience, substantial relevant experience using empirical tools, curiosity, ability to think about value judgments, ability to communicate confidence levels, and appreciation for the value of an excellent reputation.
How or by when to apply?
Applications should be submitted through the organization's website, and the application review process consists of a short application exercise and up to 15 hours of compensated work trials. There is no explicit deadline, but candidates should aim to apply as soon as possible.
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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