Senior Researcher

GiveWell

Remote
Fully remote
Rigorous evidence review
Cost-effectiveness modeling
Ambitious research agendas
GiveWell is seeking a Senior Researcher to join their lean research team, focusing on directing significant funding towards cost-effective global health and poverty alleviation programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading ambitious research agendas, employing rigorous evidence review, and informing grantmaking decisions that can save and improve lives

Job Summary

  • GiveWell is seeking exceptional Senior Researchers to help direct hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the most cost-effective global health and poverty alleviation programs.
  • You’ll create and lead ambitious research agendas, answer complex questions, and inform high-impact grantmaking decisions by combining rigorous evidence review, cost-effectiveness modeling, and thoughtful judgment.
  • Our research team of just under 50 people directs hundreds of millions of dollars annually, offering a lean research team with huge personal impact.

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GiveWell is seeking a Senior Researcher to join their lean research team, focusing on directing significant funding towards cost-effective global health and poverty alleviation programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading ambitious research agendas, employing rigorous evidence review, and informing grantmaking decisions that can save and improve lives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • rigorous evidence review
  • cost-effectiveness modeling
  • ambitious research agendas
  • global health and poverty alleviation

Nice-to-have

  • intellectual leaders
  • collegial culture
  • abnormally curious

Key Requirements

  • quantitatively-oriented advanced degrees
  • substantial relevant experience
  • 5-10 years of post-grad work experience

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