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Senior Researcher

Research ScientistResearch ScientistFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 2007H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$205.6K - $226.8K / year

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate Degree5 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• Senior Researchers are the intellectual leaders of GiveWell’s work. 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. • Your decisions will inform the allocation of funds to dozens of grantees. • Communicate externally about our work and mentor and advise other members of the team. • Shape a research agenda that brings rigor and creativity to the thorniest questions GiveWell faces.

Job Requirements

  • Quantitatively-oriented advanced degrees and substantial relevant experience using empirical tools to make rigorous, evidence-based decisions in the real world
  • Typically has 5-10 years of post-grad work experience prior to joining GiveWell
  • Will consider applicants who do not have advanced degrees, but will look for a commensurate amount of relevant experience.

Benefits

  • Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance (we cover 100% of premiums within the US for you and any dependents)
  • Four weeks of paid time off per year
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships
  • 403(b) retirement plan

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