Senior Researcher in Global Health

Job Summary

To support impactful global health initiatives, the full-time Senior New Areas Researcher will lead ambitious research agendas, answer complex questions, and contribute to grantmaking decisions in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and oversee learning grants, including impact evaluations for new and existing programs
• Conduct rigorous evidence reviews and cost-effectiveness modeling to inform funding decisions
• Communicate research findings externally and mentor other researchers on the team

Required qualifications

• Quantitatively oriented advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, economics, or a related field
• Substantial professional experience in global health or an adjacent field, including program design, monitoring, or evaluation
• Ability to quickly adapt to new topics and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Strong interest in GiveWell's mission and methods, with a passion for impactful research
• Curiosity and willingness to critically evaluate research and assumptions