or apply directly on GiveWell's site. We never take the application ourselves.
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 Water Researcher to lead research on cost-effective water interventions that can save and improve lives globally. The role involves creating and executing research agendas, analyzing various water quality methods, and collaborating with external partners to inform grantmaking decisions. The researcher will also mentor team members and represent GiveWell in discussions about water-related initiatives.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- 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 in epidemiology, environmental engineering, environmental health, public health, economics, or related fields
- Substantial professional experience in the water sector or an adjacent field
- Hands-on familiarity with water systems and/or epidemiology
What you get
- Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and 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 gross salary into 403(b) retirement plan for U.S. based staff
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technologies or methodologies that will be used in research
- The role may require international travel, which could be a consideration for some candidates
- The organization is remote-first but currently only hires from select countries, which may limit applicant pool
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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