Senior Research Scientist — Gates Foundation 2024

OpenDoorHub; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Foundation‑paid retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in Seattle, WA. The two-year limited-term role focuses on population health modeling, nutrition science, and disease research, requiring a PhD in a quantitative field and a minimum of five years post-PhD experience.

The position is based in Seattle and emphasizes applying statistical methods to real-world health data, collaborating with an interdisciplinary Institute for Disease Modeling team to produce

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, nutrition science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• At least 5 years of post-PhD applied statistical research experience.
• Experience applying statistical methods to population health questions.

Responsibilities

• Develop stratified population models to reveal heterogeneity in effects.
• Translate multi-intervention impact estimates into comparative evidence.
• Analyze complex real-world datasets using advanced modeling methods.
• Quantify uncertainties and clearly communicate assumptions and limitations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to refine research questions and methods.
• Contribute to internal reports and peer‑reviewed publications.

Skills

Population health modeling

Statistical methods

Applied statistics

Data analysis

Epidemiology

Nutrition science

Education

PhD in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, nutrition science, or related quantitative field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Senior Research Scientist — Gates Foundation 2024

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks a Senior Research Scientist for a 2-year position in Seattle, WA. The role involves population health modeling, nutrition science, and disease research. The ideal candidate has a PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field, with at least 5 years of

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join its Institute for Disease Modeling team. This 2-year limited-term position is based in Seattle, WA, and involves applying statistical methods to population health research. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a quantitative discipline and at least 5 years of post-PhD experience.

Overview

The Senior Research Scientist will work on modeling how nutrition investments interact with and modify outcomes in infectious disease, maternal health, and related domains.

• Developing stratified population models to make effect heterogeneity empirically visible
• Translating multi-intervention impact estimates into comparative evidence
• Analyzing complex real-world datasets and applying advanced modeling methods
• Quantifying and communicating assumptions, uncertainty, and limitations of analyses
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to co-develop research questions and analytical approaches
• Contributing to high-quality applied research outputs, including internal reports and peer-reviewed publications

The ideal candidate has a PhD in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, nutrition science, or a related quantitative discipline, with at least 5 years of post-PhD experience in applied statistical research.

• Demonstrated experience applying statistical methods to demographic, socioeconomic, and health-related research questions
• Experience translating multi-intervention trial and program data into comparative impact estimates
• Sufficient grounding in nutrition science to identify plausible interaction mechanisms
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums
• Generous paid time off and paid family leave
• Foundation-paid retirement contribution and regional holidays
• Opportunities to engage in several employee communities

How to Apply

To apply for this position, candidates should submit their application through the provided URL.

• Review the job description and requirements carefully
• Prepare a CV and cover letter that highlights relevant experience and skills
• Submit the application through the website, including all required documents and information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Senior Research Scientist position?

The Senior Research Scientist position is a 2-year limited-term position.

What kind of experience is required for the Senior Research Scientist role?

The ideal candidate has a PhD in a quantitative discipline and at least 5 years of post-PhD experience in applied statistical research.

What kind of work will the Senior Research Scientist be doing?

The Senior Research Scientist will work on modeling how nutrition investments interact with and modify outcomes in infectious disease, maternal health, and related domains.

Is relocation provided for the Senior Research Scientist position?

Yes, relocation will be provided for the successful candidate.

What kind of benefits does the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offer?

The Foundation provides an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and foundation-paid retirement contribution.