Senior Research Scientist, Disease Modeling

Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA, United States
Base: $209,100 to $324,100 usd; bonus/equity: not ...
Quantitative epidemiology and statistics
Statistical methods or dynamic modeling
Mechanistic models
The Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world, providing an exceptional benefits package

Job Summary

  • The Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world, providing an exceptional benefits package.
  • The Senior Research Scientist will work to maximize the value of surveillance and diagnostic data for decision-making at local and regional levels.
  • Success requires methodological flexibility, creativity, and adaptability to new questions and concepts, with a focus on advancing tools and methods.

Matching Summary

The Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world, providing an exceptional benefits package.

Salary

Base: $209,100 to $324,100 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • quantitative epidemiology and statistics
  • statistical methods or dynamic modeling
  • mechanistic models
  • R programming skills
  • scientific communication
  • linking modeling to real-world impact

Nice-to-have

  • AI for modeling or surveillance
  • curiosity and tolerance for ambiguity
  • creativity and adaptability

Key Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years professional experience
  • Experience with quantitative engagements in LMIC contexts
  • Strong programming skills in R
  • Demonstrated success in scientific communication

Work Rights

Not specified

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