JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

GiveWell

Researcher

JOE ID Number: 2026-01_111477346
Date Posted: 03/11/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Researcher
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
A1 -- General Economics
I3 -- Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty
I1 -- Health
Keywords:
Economics
Cost-effectiveness
Cost-effectiveness analysis
Cost-effectiveness modeling
Impact evaluation
Global health
Global development
Poverty
Poverty alleviation
Development economics
Applied microeconomics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

GiveWell is seeking Researchers to help direct hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the most cost-effective global health and poverty alleviation programs. You’ll have a major influence on our funding decisions and help us save and improve lives on a global scale.

You’ll execute ambitious research agendas, answer complex questions, and inform high-impact grantmaking decisions by combining rigorous evidence review, cost-effectiveness modeling, and thoughtful judgment. See much more information and submit your application at the link in "Application Instructions" below.

This role is fully remote-eligible in many countries, and we'll sponsor visas for hires interested in relocating to or remaining in the United States. We'll cover relocation expenses for hires interested in relocating to one of our physical office locations (listed above).

GiveWell is one of the world’s largest private funders of global development efforts. Since 2007, we've directed over $2.6 billion to cost-effective programs and interventions (more than $500 million in the last two years). We estimate that the funding we’ve directed will save more than 340,000 lives.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 12/31/2026