# Anthropic Fellows Program — Economics

**Company:** [Anthropic](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/anthropic)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, Berkeley, CA
**Role:** AI Research
**Salary:** $638k – $638k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Python, Empirical Research, Economics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Labor Market Analysis, Research Writing, Ai Safety, External Data Sources, Methodological Development
**Posted:** 2026-04-24

> Conduct empirical research on AI's economic impacts, labor markets, and societal effects using external data and Python. Produce public outputs under mentorship, focusing on AI safety and policy recommendations; 4-month full-time program open to varying experience levels.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and conduct empirical research on AI's economic effects, drawing on external data sources.
- Develop new methodological approaches for studying AI's impact on labor markets, future of work, and society.
- Work on an empirical project aligned with research priorities, producing a public output (e.g., paper submission).
- Undergo project selection and mentor matching with economists like Maxim Massenkoff or Peter McCrory.

## Requirements
- Fluent in Python programming.
- Strong technical background in computer science, mathematics, or physics.
- Motivated by AI safety and societal benefit.
- Available full-time for 4 months.
- Work authorization in US, UK, or Canada; located in that country during program.
- Interest in economics or societal impact research (prior experience a plus).
- Adaptable, collaborative, skilled at writing up and communicating results.
- Passionate about translating research into actionable recommendations for AI systems and policy.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Strong background in economics, social sciences.
- Experience in research or engineering related to economics/societal impacts.

## Compensation
- Weekly stipend: $3,850 USD / £2,310 GBP / C$4,300 CAD (40 hours/week for 4 months).
- Funding for compute (~$15k/month) and other research expenses.
- Benefits (vary by country).

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