University of Washington · 1 day ago
Researcher (Temporary)
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Entry Level
$93K/yr - $112K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Washington is home to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which focuses on delivering scientifically valid evidence to improve health policy. The Temporary Researcher will analyze quantitative data related to gender-based violence and contribute to various research projects, ensuring the production of credible results.
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Responsibilities
Develop a core understanding of assigned research area methodology and its components
Under the guidance of experienced scientist and/or faculty, carry out quantitative analyses and statistical modeling to produce results designated on a given timeline as part of collaborative research projects
Extract data from various sources and databases. Format, transform, review, and assess data sources to determine their relevance and utility for ongoing analysis. Understand key data sources and variations in these across and within countries
Review, assess, and improve results and methods
Apply computational and statistical tools and algorithms for the preprocessing, analysis, and visualization of source data
Document code and analytic approaches systematically so that analyses can be replicated by other team members
Lead discussion in research meetings about results and analyses to vet, improve, and finalize results
Contribute to the creation of presentations, manuscripts, and funding proposals. Coauthor scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
Maintain scientific awareness and intellectual agility with data, methods, and analytic techniques
Other duties as assigned that fall within reasonable scope of research team
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, math, economics, quantitative social sciences, or related discipline plus 1 year of related experience
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration
Proven interest and some experience in a given disease, risk, key indicator, methodological area, and the related data sources and scientific underpinnings
Strong analytic, critical thinking, and quantitative skills
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate and work with other staff at all levels in order to achieve team goals for the analyses and related outputs
Results- and detail-oriented individual who can initiate and complete tasks under tight deadlines and changing priorities both independently and in a team environment. Flexibility with hours and workload is key
Working ability with at least one statistical programming language including R
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team
A long-term interest in a research scientist position contributing to the overall mission of our research
Preferred
Track record of success in co-authorship on scientific papers, presenting results, and representing research at meetings
Knowledge of machine learning, data mining, and analytic techniques
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
Company
University of Washington
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$215.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2026-01-18Grant· $10M
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
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