Senior Researcher

Core responsibilities:

• Create and lead ambitious research agendas to answer complex questions and inform high-impact grantmaking decisions
• Combine rigorous evidence review, cost-effectiveness modeling, and thoughtful judgment to direct funding to the most cost-effective global health and poverty alleviation programs
• Set research priorities by sifting through countless questions and honing in on those that matter most for allocating hundreds of millions of dollars
• Communicate externally about GiveWell's work and mentor/advise other team members

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

Required qualifications:

• Quantitatively-oriented advanced degrees and substantial relevant experience using empirical tools to make rigorous, evidence-based decisions (typically 5-10 years post-grad work experience)
• Abnormally curious with strong truth-seeking orientation and willingness to interrogate work while being open to scrutiny
• Ability to think about value judgments, background knowledge, and strategic commitments that undergird research work
• Strong communication skills with careful attention to confidence levels and ability to moderate directness when communicating externally

Compensation and benefits:

• Location-based salary: NYC or San Francisco Bay Area: $226,800; All other U.S. locations: $205,600; International: Similar to "all other U.S. locations" salary based on historical exchange rates
• Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance (100% of premiums covered for you and dependents within US)
• 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, flexible hours, and office options
• Relocation expenses covered for moves to office locations
• Visa sponsorship available for US work

GiveWell is a nonprofit dedicated to finding outstanding giving opportunities in global health and development.
Disclaimer: 80,000 Hours' largest funder is Coefficient Giving, which works closely with GiveWell.