Research Scientist (Temporary), RGUD

• Lead quantitative analyses and research design for the Reproductive, Genitourinary and Digestive (RGUD) disease estimation team, including interpreting results and informing team leaders.
• Develop and implement new computational and statistical methods, create and maintain code in R, and produce complex datasets for epidemiological analyses.
• Draft presentations and manuscripts, lead and co-author scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to funding proposals.
• Mentor junior staff, provide training, and contribute to research design and project management.

This role directly contributes to producing timely, scientifically valid evidence on global health burdens, informing health policy and practice worldwide to improve population health outcomes.

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, math, economics, quantitative social sciences, or related discipline plus four years' related experience (or PhD plus two years' experience preferred).
• Excellent analytic, quantitative, and critical thinking skills; experience devising and executing statistical modeling techniques; proficiency in R.
• Track record of co-authorship on multiple scientific papers; strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with large datasets, data management, and computationally efficient modeling; ability to work independently and in a team.

This is a temporary position through December 2026. The role offers the opportunity to work fully remote within the US, with a schedule overlapping 50% of IHME office hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time). Weekend and evening work may be required. Salary is not specified.

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent research organization at the University of Washington, delivering timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence to improve health policy and practice globally.