I’m interested in the biosecurity and pandemic preparedness job roles. What kind of experience is Open Philanthropy looking for in entry level/associate level applicants. I am currently a student going into my last semester of my epidemiology MPH and am looking at next steps.
As highlighted in the job descriptions, the answer for what we’re looking for in both skills and experiences varies from role to role (i.e., operations ≠ grantmaking ≠ research). When we evaluate candidates, though, we usually are less asking “What degree do they have? How many years have they worked in this field?” and more asking “What have they accomplished so far (relative to their career stage)? Do they have the skills we’re looking for? Will they be a good fit with our team and help meet an ongoing need? Do we have reason to expect them to embody Open Philanthropy’s operating values from day one?”
I’m interested in the biosecurity and pandemic preparedness job roles. What kind of experience is Open Philanthropy looking for in entry level/associate level applicants. I am currently a student going into my last semester of my epidemiology MPH and am looking at next steps.
Thank you!
As highlighted in the job descriptions, the answer for what we’re looking for in both skills and experiences varies from role to role (i.e., operations ≠ grantmaking ≠ research). When we evaluate candidates, though, we usually are less asking “What degree do they have? How many years have they worked in this field?” and more asking “What have they accomplished so far (relative to their career stage)? Do they have the skills we’re looking for? Will they be a good fit with our team and help meet an ongoing need? Do we have reason to expect them to embody Open Philanthropy’s operating values from day one?”