Research Scientist (Temporary), RGUD

Job Description

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist to join their Reproductive, Genitourinary and Digestive (RGUD) disease estimation team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Acting Assistant Professor, the Research Scientist is responsible for driving high-impact global health research at IHME, analyzing quantitative data across causes of death, epidemiology, and social determinants to produce key estimates that inform global health policy. This role involves leading research design, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to peer-reviewed publications while managing multiple projects in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a motivated, deadline-driven researcher ready to advance their career by translating cutting-edge scientific advances into meaningful global health insights.

Our office is located in Seattle, Washington at the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health at the University of Washington. This position is eligible to work fully remote in the US; work schedule required to overlap 50% of IHME office hours, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pacific Time as agreed upon between employee and supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Exhibit command of one or more of the research areas in the RGUD portfolio, including the methodology and its components. Independently carry out quantitative analyses and participate in reciprocal research projects. Interpret and vet results from junior staff, formulate conclusions, and inform team leaders. (45%)
• Develop and implement new computational and statistical methods. Create, test, and use relevant computer code in R. Maintain, modify, and execute analytic machinery that generates results. Develop, quality check, and distribute complex datasets to be used in epidemiological and statistical analyses. (20%)
• Assist in drafting presentations and manuscripts and contribute to funding proposals. Lead and co-auth...