Remote Lead Research Scientist—Data & Mentorship

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

IHME is seeking a Managing Research Scientist to supervise a research team, guide study design, and mentor junior staff. The role emphasizes producing estimates from diverse data sources, publishing findings, and leading trainings and seminars for internal and external partners.

The position involves independent quantitative analyses, development of new computational methods, and collaboration across projects within the Global Burden of Disease enterprise.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, math, economics, quantitative social sciences, or related discipline plus four years’ related experience.
• Demonstrated supervision, hiring, training, and performance coaching.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees, hire and train, lead workflow, set priorities, review work, and ensure quality standards.
• Conduct trainings, seminars, and presentations to internal and external partners.
• Carry out quantitative analyses, interpret results, and contribute to peer‑reviewed manuscripts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Research design

Mentoring junior staff

Quantitative analyses

R

Python

Peer‑reviewed publications

Education

Master's degree in public health or related field

MD or PhD in public health/epidemiology/biostatistics/economics

Tools

R

Python

Job description

IHME is seeking a Managing Research Scientist to supervise a research team, guide study design, and mentor junior staff. The role emphasizes producing estimates from diverse data sources, publishing findings, and leading trainings and seminars for internal and external partners.

The position involves independent quantitative analyses, development of new computational methods, and collaboration across projects within the Global Burden of Disease enterprise.