Research Scientist - Integrated Analytics (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Scientist - Integrated Analytics to join the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. This remote Research Scientist position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global health research and advance your career in a collaborative environment. You will play a crucial role in analyzing and producing key estimates for various research projects, which aim to improve health policy and practice worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Exhibit command of the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) and forecasting research areas, including 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.
• Develop, quality check, and distribute complex datasets for epidemiological and statistical analyses.
• Write, test, and maintain code in Python, R, SQL, or equivalent, adapting to additional programming languages as needed.
• Assist in drafting presentations and manuscripts, contributing to the preparation of funding proposals.
• Lead and co-author scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Maintain scientific awareness and intellectual agility with data, methods, and analytic techniques.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, math, economics, quantitative social sciences, or related discipline plus four years of related experience.
• Excellent analytic, critical thinking, and quantitative skills.
• Experience with statistical modeling techniques and troubleshooting code in R or Python.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a track record of success in co-authorship on scientific papers.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice to Have

• MD or PhD in relevant fields plus two years of experience preferred.
• Experience with machine learning, data mining, and analytic techniques.
• Experience mentoring junior employees.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $110,016 to $137,460 annually.
• Flexible remote work arrangements, with required overlap of IHME office hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.
• Access to comprehensive benefits as outlined by the University of Washington.