Remote Lead Research Scientist, Global Health Analytics

University of Washington; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington, through IHME in Seattle, is seeking a Managing Research Scientist to supervise a research team and drive design, data analysis, and dissemination of findings on lead exposure globally. You will publish peer‑reviewed work, mentor junior staff, and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

This is a high‑impact, fully remote US position with Seattle roots.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, math, economics, quantitative social sciences, or related discipline plus four years' related experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees including hiring and training, leading workflow, priority setting, reviewing work, and conducting performance assessments.
• Mentor staff and provide professional development; ensure team adheres to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead trainings, give presentations, and conduct seminars on substantive research topics to internal and external partners.
• Independently carry out quantitative analyses and participate in reciprocal research projects; interpret results and inform team leaders.
• Develop and implement new computational/statistical methods; create and test code in R and Python.
• Draft presentations and manuscripts; contribute to funding proposals and co-author scientific articles.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Quantitative skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Master’s degree in public health/epidemiology/statistics/biostatistics/math/economics/quantitative social sciences

Tools

R

Python

Job description

The University of Washington, through IHME in Seattle, is seeking a Managing Research Scientist to supervise a research team and drive design, data analysis, and dissemination of findings on lead exposure globally. You will publish peer‑reviewed work, mentor junior staff, and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

This is a high‑impact, fully remote US position with Seattle roots.