We bring together diverse talent from a variety of scientific, quantitative, and software backgrounds to develop, share, and implement tools and methodologies aimed at improving public health.
IDM culture
The Institute for Disease Modeling thrives as a fast-paced curiosity-driven environment. We work hard because we believe in our mission and we love science! Our culture is shaped by our unique position in public health as well as our mission, funding model, and internal incentives.
- Agility and flexibility: We are open to rapid turnaround requests.
- Impact focus: Tangible impact is our primary research consideration.
- Risk-tolerance: We take on long-term projects with uncertain outcomes.
- Professional software development: We have in-house software engineers to create bespoke tools that are freely shared with the community.
- Longevity: Long-term retention of staff creates deep subject matter expertise in a variety of fields.
Join our team!
Through our research and software development, IDM shapes global efforts to eradicate infectious disease and to achieve permanent improvements in the health of those most in need. We are proud to be an embedded research institute in the Gates Foundation, the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve.