Senior Vaccination Researcher
Quick answer
GiveWell is hiring a remote Senior Vaccination Researcher paying $219k-$241k to lead research and grantmaking strategy for high-impact global vaccination programs.
- Role
- Senior Vaccination Researcher
- Organization
- GiveWell
- Location
- Remote (U.S. and International)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $219,000 - $241,000
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
GiveWell is seeking a Senior Vaccination Researcher to drive multi-million dollar grantmaking decisions by conducting rigorous evidence reviews and cost-effectiveness modeling. This role involves shaping ambitious research agendas, evaluating vaccination programs globally, and mentoring research staff within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the vaccination landscape and a quantitatively oriented advanced degree. You will have significant autonomy to explore complex research questions that directly influence global health outcomes.
What you'll do
- Lead end-to-end grant investigations from research question to final recommendation.
- Develop and execute ambitious research agendas related to vaccination portfolios.
- Build and maintain rigorous cost-effectiveness models for immunization programs.
- Communicate research findings to internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Mentor and provide guidance to other researchers on the team.
What it takes
- Quantitatively oriented advanced degree in epidemiology, statistics, economics, or related field.
- Substantial professional experience in the vaccination landscape.
- Strong evidence review and critical synthesis skills.
- Demonstrated ability to perform cost-effectiveness modeling.
- Highly developed critical judgment and investigative curiosity.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Fully funded health/dental/vision/life insurance, 16 weeks paid parental leave, 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution, 4 weeks PTO plus one-week organization-wide break, and ergonomic workstation support.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote position?
Yes, this position is fully remote and eligible for candidates located within the U.S. or internationally, provided they can overlap with U.S. working hours.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary is $241,000 for candidates in the NYC or San Francisco Bay Area, and $219,000 for all other U.S. and international locations.
What does the hiring process look like?
The process includes an application review, a short application exercise, and up to 15 hours of compensated work trials.
Is there a deadline to apply?
There is no specified deadline for this application; candidates are encouraged to apply via the GiveWell 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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