Senior Malaria Researcher

Core responsibilities:

• Create and lead ambitious research agendas related to malaria portfolios to inform GiveWell's grantmaking decisions
• Sift through research questions to identify those that matter most for funding decisions
• Communicate externally about research work and mentor/advise other researchers on the team
• Combine rigorous evidence review, cost-effectiveness modeling, expert discussions, and judgment to answer complex questions

This role helps direct hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the most cost-effective malaria prevention programs, saving and improving lives on a global scale through evidence-based funding decisions.

Required qualifications:

• A quantitatively oriented advanced degree (e.g., in epidemiology, statistics, economics or related fields)
• Substantial professional experience in the malaria landscape, including epidemiological or health economics modeling, and/or program implementation or funding
• Strong curiosity, truth-seeking mindset, and ability to handle scrutiny of research work
• Ability to think strategically about value judgments, mental models, and confidence levels in research

Compensation and benefits:

• Location-based salary: $226,800 in NYC/San Francisco Bay Area, $205,600 in other U.S. locations, similar international rates
• Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance (100% of premiums covered)
• 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
• Flexible working arrangements including remote work and flexible hours
• Travel for site visits, conferences, and team retreats
• Visa sponsorship available for U.S. work

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