Senior Nutrition Researcher
GiveWell
Posted
May 25, 2026
Location
Remote (US)
Type
Full-time
Compensation
Up to $241000
Mission
What you will drive
- Lead research agendas on nutrition interventions to direct tens of millions of dollars in annual GiveWell grants.
- Tackle thorny research questions across vitamin A supplementation, iron supplementation, and acute malnutrition treatment.
- Design and oversee learning grants and impact evaluations for new and existing nutrition programmes.
- Build evidence bases in new programme areas through research synthesis, expert engagement, and primary data collection.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role directly influences the allocation of tens of millions of dollars to high-impact nutrition interventions, improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations globally.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Expertise in nutrition research, including vitamin A supplementation, iron supplementation, and acute malnutrition treatment.
- Experience designing and overseeing impact evaluations and learning grants.
- Strong skills in research synthesis, cost-effectiveness modeling, and data integration.
- Ability to engage with experts and manage primary data collection.
Benefits
What's in it for you
Competitive compensation and benefits package. Salary details not specified.
About
Inside GiveWell
GiveWell is a nonprofit that identifies and funds the most effective global health and development interventions, focusing on evidence-based giving to save and improve lives.