Gates Foundation · 13 hours ago
Senior Research Scientist, Health and Data Systems Modeling
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $324K/yr
5+ years expThe Gates Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. They are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to apply advanced quantitative modeling to inform health intervention strategies and optimize delivery systems, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure actionable insights for decision-making.
CharityEducationImpact InvestingNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and application of quantitative models to assess delivery strategies and optimize the mix of interventions such as vaccines, mass drug administration, and integrated health services
Generate actionable insights that inform strategic priorities, investment decisions, and policy guidance through scenario analysis, optimization, and systems modeling
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners, including program strategy teams and country partners, to co-develop modeling questions, ensure relevance to real-world delivery challenges especially in low- and middle-income country contexts, and interpret findings for decision-making
Advance methodological innovation by improving modeling frameworks, incorporating new and non-traditional data sources, and ensuring scientific rigor, transparency, and reproducibility in all analyses
Integrate gender, equity, and vulnerability considerations into modeling approaches to ensure equitable delivery and impact across populations
Communicate modeling insights effectively through clear, actionable recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
Lead and contribute to cross-portfolio collaborations
Explore and apply AI, machine learning, and digital analytics tools to improve model efficiency, scalability, and predictive power for delivery optimization
International travel may be necessary
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in relevant discipline (e.g., health economics, decision science, applied mathematics, epidemiology, public health, systems engineering or related field) with significant coursework in quantitative methods (e.g., Statistics/Biostatistics, Data Science)
Minimum of five years of research experience in a related field
Advanced quantitative modeling expertise, with demonstrated experience designing and applying mathematical, simulation, or optimization models to guide health intervention delivery - e.g., vaccination, mass drug administration, or integrated service delivery
Proficiency with programming languages (R strongly preferred) and computational tools, and familiarity with optimization or simulation frameworks
Strong foundation in systems and operations research, with the ability to model real-world delivery constraints such as logistics, workforce, coverage, and cost
Applied understanding of public health delivery systems and intervention implementation, particularly in low- and middle-income country contexts
Experience leading complex analytical projects, managing data and model development pipelines, and ensuring rigor, transparency, and reproducibility in modeling work
Ability to synthesize and communicate complex modeling insights into actionable recommendations for diverse audiences
Collaborative and interdisciplinary mindset, with experience engaging across teams of epidemiologists, economists and program implementers to co-design and interpret modeling analyses
Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship
Preferred
Familiarity with geospatial modeling, economic evaluation or integration of epidemiological and delivery models
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums
Generous paid time off
Paid family leave
Foundation-paid retirement contribution
Regional holidays
Opportunities to engage in several employee communities
Company
Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Suzman
Chief Executive Officer
Allan Golston
President, United States Program
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