Senior Research Manager, Elimination & Eradication
$262,200–$406,400 year
On-site · Seattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Senior Research Manager to lead the malaria modeling efforts within the Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) Eradication and Elimination team. Develop a forward-looking malaria modeling strategy, build and manage a modeling portfolio, guide dynamical and statistical modeling approaches, and engage with the PST and Regional Country Office teams to inform investment decisions and malaria eradication efforts. Work with IDM leadership and malaria program leadership to coordinate across cross-functional groups, oversee quarterly IDM Research Reviews, and ensure timely, impactful analytic results; position requires collaboration with partners, ability to work across unstructured settings, and willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally. Based in Seattle, WA.
Required Qualifications
- PhD degree in modeling of infectious disease, infectious disease epidemiology, malaria epidemiology, or similar
- Demonstrated track record translating modeling results to public health policy impact, including working with public health partners to deliver timely analytical results
- Advanced knowledge of mathematical modeling approaches including dynamical models, particularly in vector borne diseases like malaria, as well as statistical techniques, spatial analytics, and advanced coding and AI capabilities
- Track record of managing analytical workflows and teams to deliver modeling results in the context of public health
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to identify and communicate the strategic importance of modeling results to external and internal partners
- Ability to work effectively with non-technical stakeholders in different cultural contexts
- Experience in project management and leading or managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Must have unrestricted work authorization in the country where this position is located
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