Effective Altruism Full-time

Research Director

Giving What We Can

Location

Remote, Global

Type

Full-time

Posted

Dec 19, 2025

Mission

What you will drive

  • Lead GWWC's research team to direct $80 million annually to the world's highest-impact charities
  • Develop research strategies aligned with GWWC's goal of reaching 1 million pledgers giving $3 billion to effective charities
  • Oversee evaluation processes to ensure quality recommendations across cause areas
  • Build relationships with impact-focused organizations while advancing effective giving research
  • Guard the epistemic quality of GWWC's content and monitor internal impact evaluation

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role creates positive change by directing significant funding ($80 million annually) to the world's highest-impact charities and advancing research that helps people give more effectively to causes that create the most good.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

No specific skills, experience, or qualifications mentioned in the provided description.

Benefits

What's in it for you

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the provided description.

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Giving What We Can is an organization focused on effective giving, with goals including reaching 1 million pledgers who will give $3 billion to effective charities.