Senior New Areas Researcher
Quick answer
GiveWell is hiring a remote Senior New Areas Researcher (US/International) paying $219k-$241k to lead high-impact research and grantmaking investigations into cost-effective global health interventions.
- Role
- Senior New Areas Researcher
- Organization
- GiveWell
- Location
- Remote (U.S. or International)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $241,000 for NYC/SF Bay Area; $219,000 for other U.S. locations.
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
GiveWell is seeking a Senior New Areas Researcher to lead ambitious research agendas and identify cost-effective global health interventions. The role involves performing rigorous evidence reviews, cost-effectiveness modeling, and managing learning grants to inform multi-million dollar funding decisions. Successful candidates will work within a collaborative, research-driven environment and play a key role in shaping the organization's grantmaking portfolio.
What you'll do
- Create and lead research agendas for emerging global health portfolios.
- Conduct rigorous evidence review and cost-effectiveness modeling.
- Design and oversee impact evaluations and learning grants.
- Communicate findings and provide research support to grantmaking teams.
- Mentor and advise other researchers within the department.
What it takes
- Quantitatively oriented advanced degree (e.g., MPH, Economics, Epidemiology).
- Substantial professional experience in global health or an adjacent field.
- Strong ability to synthesize complex data and think critically.
- Demonstrated experience in cost-effectiveness modeling or program evaluation.
- Excellent communication skills for both internal and external audiences.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 4 weeks PTO plus one-week org-wide break; 16 weeks fully paid parental leave; 5% 403(b) contribution; home workstation stipends.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, the position is eligible to work fully remotely within the U.S. or abroad, provided there is some overlap with American working hours.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary is $241,000 for those based in NYC or the San Francisco Bay Area, and $219,000 for all other U.S. locations and international candidates.
What qualifications are required?
Candidates need a quantitatively oriented advanced degree and substantial professional experience in global health, program design, monitoring, or evaluation.
How do I apply?
You can apply through the GiveWell website; the process involves a short application exercise followed by up to 15 hours of compensated work trials.
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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