Senior Research Scientist, Global Health Modeling (*2-year Lte)

Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA, United States
Base: $190,100 to $294,700 usd; seattle/dc range: ...
Applied statistical analyses for population health
Forecasting and time-series analysis expertise
Advanced skills in python and r
The Gates Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity worldwide and provides comprehensive benefits with a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job Summary

  • The Gates Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity worldwide and provides comprehensive benefits with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • The Senior Research Scientist will design and implement applied statistical analyses focusing on demography, socioeconomic dynamics, and public health outcomes to generate actionable insights.
  • The role offers relocation support, involves collaboration with international health agencies, and supports a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment.

Matching Summary

The Gates Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity worldwide and provides comprehensive benefits with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Salary

Base: $190,100 to $294,700 USD; Seattle/DC range: $209,100 to $324,100 USD; Benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, paid time off, family leave, retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Applied statistical analyses for population health
  • Forecasting and time-series analysis expertise
  • Advanced skills in Python and R
  • Experience with messy real-world datasets
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in global health and LMICs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Support reproducible research practices
  • Work environment defined by innovation and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • PhD in statistics or related quantitative discipline
  • Minimum five years post-PhD applied statistical research experience
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization in the US
  • Experience applying statistical methods to demographic and health research questions

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted US work authorization

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