Senior Nutrition Researcher
GiveWell · United States + International (Remote)
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days GiveWell's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of GiveWell's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GiveWell
- high 21 stale, 0 reposted of 21 open
- Hiring momentum
- 25 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GiveWell's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GiveWell.
About this role
GiveWell is looking for a Senior Nutrition Researcher to lead research efforts that inform grantmaking decisions for nutrition interventions. The role involves developing research agendas, conducting evidence reviews, and overseeing impact evaluations related to nutrition programs. The researcher will also mentor team members and communicate findings externally, contributing to the organization's mission of directing funding to the most cost-effective nutrition solutions globally.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GiveWell as an employer.
What you need
- Quantitatively oriented advanced degree (e.g., in epidemiology, statistics, economics, public health, nutrition or related fields)
- Substantial professional experience relevant to nutrition, including research roles, program roles, or funding roles that address malnutrition.
What you get
- Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and any dependents
- Four weeks of paid time off per year, plus a one week organization-wide summer break
- 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)
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used in research
- The role may require travel for international site visits and conferences, which could be a consideration for candidates with family obligations
- Visa sponsorship is only available for roles in the U.S., limiting international candidates' options
Summarised from GiveWell's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by GiveWell on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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