Senior Water Researcher
Quick answer
GiveWell is hiring a remote Senior Water Researcher (U.S.-based) paying $308,000 (NYC or San Francisco Bay Area); $280,000 (All other U.S. locations) to help direct tens of millions of dollars annually to the most cost-effective water interventions.
- Role
- Senior Water Researcher
- Organization
- GiveWell
- Location
- Primarily remote within the U.S. and abroad
- 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
GiveWell is seeking a Senior Water Researcher to help direct tens of millions of dollars annually to the most cost-effective water interventions. The role involves creating and leading ambitious research agendas, answering complex questions that will inform GiveWell's grantmaking decisions, and communicating externally about your work.
What you'll do
- Create and lead ambitious research agendas related to water interventions
- Answer complex questions that will inform GiveWell's grantmaking decisions
- Communicate externally about your work and mentor and advise other researchers on the team
- Shape a research agenda that brings rigor and creativity to the thorniest questions the GiveWell water team faces
- Conduct empirical evidence review and critical synthesis, cost-effectiveness modeling, discussions with subject matter experts, and understanding of the broader context
- Propose new areas of work and represent GiveWell to external counterparts
What it takes
- Substantial professional experience in the water sector or an adjacent field
- Quantitatively oriented advanced degree in epidemiology, environmental engineering, environmental health, public health, economics, or related fields
- Experience in water quality, WASH, water infrastructure, environmental health modeling, or in program implementation, evaluation, or funding
- Ability to conduct empirical evidence review and critical synthesis, cost-effectiveness modeling, discussions with subject matter experts, and understanding of the broader context
- Strong communication and mentorship skills
- Curiosity and ability to think critically about research questions
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance; Four weeks of paid time off per year, plus a one week organization-wide summer break; 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, with the option to work from GiveWell's offices in Oakland, California; Brooklyn, NYC; or London, UK, if desired.
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 substantial professional experience in the water sector or an adjacent field, a quantitatively oriented advanced degree, and experience in water quality, WASH, water infrastructure, environmental health modeling, or in program implementation, evaluation, or funding.
How do I apply?
Apply through the job posting on GiveWell's website. The application process includes a short application exercise and 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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