GiveWell · 5 months ago
Senior Malaria Researcher
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$206K/yr - $227K/yrGiveWell is a research organization focused on global health and well-being, aiming to direct effective giving opportunities. They are seeking a Senior Malaria Researcher to lead research agendas that inform grantmaking decisions related to malaria prevention programs and contribute to saving lives on a global scale.
Non Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Create and lead ambitious research agendas related to our portfolios of work
Answer complex questions that will inform GiveWell’s grantmaking decisions
Sift through the countless questions we could try to answer, honing in on those that matter most
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 malaria team faces
Combine empirical evidence review and critical synthesis, cost-effectiveness modeling, discussions with subject matter experts, understanding of the broader context, and your own judgment
Qualification
Required
A quantitatively oriented advanced degree (e.g., in epidemiology, statistics, economics or related fields)
Substantial professional experience in the malaria landscape (broadly defined). This could include experience in epidemiological or health economics modeling, and/or in program implementation or funding
Preferred
GiveWell's mission and methods are personally energizing—you like our approach to research and you find personal meaning in our story of impact
You're abnormally curious—you ask lots of questions, and you're willing to interrogate others' work. Your curiosity also extends to your own work—you aren't defensive when your research comes under scrutiny
You routinely think about and surface the value judgments, background knowledge, and strategic commitments that undergird your work. You understand the potential effects of mistaken mental models, so you strive to improve yours and your team's
You dislike it when people express strong confidence in views that don't seem to rely on commensurate evidence. You carefully and legibly communicate about your confidence levels
You appreciate the value of an excellent reputation and strong relationships. You can moderate your directness and intensity when you're communicating with external folks
You love a gnarly problem. You figure out the most important questions to answer, go deep on the details where they matter (and move on where they don't), and reassess your mental models based on what you've learned
You constantly assess whether you and the team are working on the most important things
Benefits
Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance (we cover 100% of premiums within the US for you and any dependents)
Four weeks of paid time off per year
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships
403(b) retirement plan
Company
GiveWell
GiveWell is a nonprofit dedicated to finding outstanding giving opportunities and publishing services.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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