Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 — IHME University of Washington

About IHME & University of Washington

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington is an independent global health research organization providing rigorous and comparable measurement of the world's most critical health problems and evaluating the strategies used to address them.

Fellowship Overview & Scope

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Fellowship is an intensive, two-year (with optional third-year extension) postdoctoral training program based on-site in Seattle, Washington, USA. Fellows contribute directly to the production of Global Burden of Disease estimates, rotate across specialized research teams, and author high-impact scientific publications in The Lancet.

Salary Schedule & Comprehensive Benefits

• Year 1 Salary: $105,000 USD ($8,750 per month).
• Year 2 Salary: $108,156 USD ($9,013 per month).
• Year 3 Salary: $112,488 USD ($9,374 per month).
• Full Visa Sponsorship: The University of Washington sponsors J-1 scholar visas for international fellows.
• Health & Medical Coverage: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for fellows and dependents.
• Additional Perks: UW tuition exemption, retirement contributions, and transportation/fitness allowances.

Eligibility & Prerequisites

• Degree Requirement: Must hold a Ph.D., M.D., D.Phil., or foreign equivalent by September 2027 in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Demography, Health Policy, Computer Science, Economics, or Quantitative Sciences.
• Career Stage: Early-career researchers no more than five years past their most recent doctoral degree, and with no more than 3 years of prior postdoctoral experience.
• Technical Skills: Proven expertise in statistical modeling and high proficiency in R or Python.
• Domain Knowledge: Working familiarity with GBD metrics (DALYs, YLLs, YLDs, age-standardized rates, uncertainty intervals).
• Location Requirement: Full-time, in-person attendance in Seattle, Washington (not remote).

Application Process & Required Documents

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Official deadline is December 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Applications must be submitted through Interfolio:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Four short-essay responses addressing quantitative research projects, specific GBD methodology contributions, and long-term career impact.
• Contact information for three academic or professional references.
• Official Interfolio Portal: apply.interfolio.com/195527
• Official Program Inquiries: [email protected]