Senior Cross-Cutting Researcher

GiveWell

Senior Researcher on Cross-Cutting team at GiveWell, shaping funding decisions through rigorous research. Collaborating with various teams to enhance grant-making processes and methodologies.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $280,000 - $308,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape ambitious research agendas that inform grantmaking decisions across the organization
Partner with grantmaking teams to pressure-test and extend their work
Conduct empirical evidence reviews and model cost-effectiveness
Mentor and advise junior researchers

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-10 years of post-grad work experience prior to joining GiveWell
Quantitatively oriented advanced degrees in relevant fields
Strong analytical and research skills
Experience with empirical tools for evidence-based decision making
Willingness to critically evaluate and improve research methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance (we cover 100% of premiums within the US for you and any dependents)
Four weeks of paid time off per year
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships
Automatic contribution equal to 5% of your gross salary into your 403(b) retirement plan (for U.S. based staff)

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Hard Skills & Tools

empirical evidence reviewscost-effectiveness modelingresearch methodologiesanalytical skillsquantitative analysis

Soft Skills

mentoringadvisingcritical evaluationcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

advanced degrees