Senior Malaria Modeling Lead — Elimination & Eradication

OpenDoorHub; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Paid family leave

Foundation-paid retirement

Employee communities

Job summary

The Gates Foundation's Institute for Disease Modeling in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead the malaria modeling effort, guiding methodological approaches and shaping a forward-looking malaria strategy. You will oversee the modeling team and collaborate with senior researchers to translate findings into policy impact.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in infectious disease modeling or malaria epidemiology, with proven leadership in multi-disciplinary settings and a strong

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of translating modeling results to public health policy impact.
• Advanced knowledge of mathematical modeling approaches, including dynamical models and statistical techniques.
• Experience managing analytical workflows and teams to deliver modeling results in the context of public health.

Responsibilities

• Manage the malaria modeling team and guide methodological approaches.
• Develop a forward-looking malaria modeling strategy in support of elimination and eradication efforts.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director for Elimination & Eradication and other senior researchers.

Skills

Public health modeling

Mathematical modeling

Dynamical models

Statistical techniques

Team management

Education

PhD in infectious disease modeling

Job description

The Gates Foundation's Institute for Disease Modeling in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead the malaria modeling effort, guiding methodological approaches and shaping a forward-looking malaria strategy. You will oversee the modeling team and collaborate with senior researchers to translate findings into policy impact.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in infectious disease modeling or malaria epidemiology, with proven leadership in multi-disciplinary settings and a strong