Senior Malaria Researcher
Quick answer
GiveWell is hiring a remote Senior Malaria Researcher (U.S. and international) paying $308,000 (NYC or San Francisco Bay Area); $280,000 (All other U.S. locations); International: Similar to the 'all other U.S. locations' salary, based on historical exchange rates and delivered in locally-denominated currency to contribute to the organization's ambitious research goals and grantmaking efforts.
- Role
- Senior Malaria Researcher
- Organization
- GiveWell
- Location
- Primarily remote within the U.S. and abroad; welcome to work from Oakland, CA; Brooklyn, NYC; or London, UK offices.
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $308,000 (NYC or San Francisco Bay Area); $280,000 (All other U.S. locations); International: Similar to the 'all other U.S. locations' salary, based on historical exchange rates and delivered in locally-denominated currency.
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
Join GiveWell's research team to shape a research agenda on malaria, contributing to the organization's ambitious research goals and grantmaking efforts.
What you'll do
- Shape a research agenda that brings rigor and creativity to the thorniest questions the GiveWell malaria team faces
- Conduct empirical evidence review and critical synthesis, cost-effectiveness modeling, discussions with subject matter experts, and understanding of the broader context
- Mentor and advise other researchers on the team
- Approach questions like: How should GiveWell’s portfolio of investments change in response to new technologies and shifts in government or funder priorities?
- Communicate externally about your work
- Reassess your mental models based on what you’ve learned
What it takes
- Substantive experience in the malaria landscape
- Quantitatively oriented advanced degree (e.g., in epidemiology, statistics, economics or related fields)
- Experience in epidemiological or health economics modeling
- Experience in program implementation or funding
- Curiosity and willingness to interrogate others' work
- Ability to think critically about value judgments and strategic commitments
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?
Primarily remote within the U.S. and abroad; welcome to work from Oakland, CA; Brooklyn, NYC; or London, UK offices.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is $308,000 (NYC or San Francisco Bay Area); $280,000 (All other U.S. locations); International: Similar to the 'all other U.S. locations' salary, based on historical exchange rates and delivered in locally-denominated currency.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include substantive experience in the malaria landscape, a quantitatively oriented advanced degree, experience in epidemiological or health economics modeling, and experience in program implementation or funding.
How or by when to apply?
Apply by March 31, 2023, through the job posting on GiveWell's website.
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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