Senior Research Scientist
Quick answer
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is hiring a Seattle or D.C.-based Senior Research Scientist (limited-term) paying $190,100-$324,100 to lead population health and nutrition modeling for the Institute for Disease Modeling.
- Role
- Senior Research Scientist
- Organization
- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Location
- Seattle, WA or Washington, D.C.
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $190,100 - $324,100 USD
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join the Institute for Disease Modeling's Gender, Vulnerability and Health Equity team. This role focuses on applying statistical modeling to understand the impact of nutrition investments on infectious disease and maternal health outcomes. The position is a two-year limited-term role requiring deep expertise in causal inference and population health research. The incumbent will translate complex data into actionable insights to guide global health investment strategies.
What you'll do
- Model the interaction between nutrition investments and infectious disease outcomes.
- Analyze complex real-world datasets to inform portfolio-level decision-making.
- Apply advanced statistical methods to extrapolate program effectiveness across populations.
- Communicate research assumptions, uncertainty, and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Develop reproducible analytical workflows using Python or R.
What it takes
- PhD in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, nutrition science, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Minimum of five years of post-PhD experience in public health or population-level research.
- Demonstrated experience applying statistical methods to demographic and health-related research.
- Strong grounding in nutrition science and synergistic effect evaluation.
- Advanced proficiency in Python or R with scalable workflow experience.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and employee community engagement opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote position?
No, this position is based in the foundation's offices in Seattle or Washington, D.C., and relocation assistance is provided.
What is the salary range for this role?
The compensation ranges from $190,100 to $294,700, with an adjusted range of $209,100 to $324,100 for the Seattle and Washington D.C. locations.
What are the primary educational requirements?
Candidates must hold a PhD in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or nutrition science.
Is this a permanent position?
No, this is a limited-term position with a duration of two years.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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