Senior Research Scientist

2 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Scientist to join our team at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As a key member of our Product Discovery & Development (PDD) team, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining initiatives in the product discovery research landscape.

About the Team

The PDD team is dedicated to modeling the upstream process from early-stage discovery to product development, while connecting to downstream epidemiologic models. Our goal is to inform key elements that influence a product's potential public health value.

Your Responsibilities

  • Apply quantitative research, mathematical, and statistical modeling approaches to PDD questions
  • Contribute to the development of novel models to evaluate the key levers of impact for early-stage product discovery
  • Adapt knowledge, ideas, and research methodology from different disciplines to develop innovative approaches to longstanding challenges in the field of global health
  • Develop new disease transmission models or model features as needed, identify and utilize existing models where appropriate
  • Explore novel datasets, link to key insights, and model structure
  • Calibrate dynamic models to location-specific data
  • Interface with BMGF counterparts to ensure strategic impact of work
  • Publish work in the scientific community

About You

  • PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Computational Modeling, Health Policy Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Computational Biology)
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting language
  • Knowledge of at least one: vaginal microbiome, gut microbiome, STIs, respiratory pathogens, viral evolution, drug resistance, immunology
  • Theoretical and computational methods in statistics, computer science, dynamical systems, mathematics, and modeling
  • Eagerness to learn to communicate diverse and technical work to partners
  • Demonstrated ability to work productively independently and as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and high standard for quality of work product
  • Experience working on collaborative projects, with significant software components
  • Ability to initiate, organize, and manage research projects and clearly communicate analysis results to diverse audiences
  • Must be highly inquisitive, self-motivated, and results-oriented
  • Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship

What We Offer

We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The salary range for this role is $204,600 to $317,100 USD. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission. New hires' salaries are typically between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate's job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.

How to Apply

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request here.

Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion - of voices, ideas, and approaches - and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.

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