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Economist

Economist (up to 5 years post-PhD) conducting empirical research on AI’s economic impacts using large datasets, causal inference, and structural modeling. Requires PhD and strong econometrics/SQL/Python skills.

266k – 385kSan Francisco, CAData ScienceHybrid3+ YOE

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute empirical research using large-scale observational or experimental data.
  • Apply causal inference and/or structural modeling techniques to study AI-driven economic change.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research questions into testable frameworks and applicable takeaways across policy, product, and the organization.
  • Produce policy-relevant outputs, including academic papers, technical reports, and briefings.
  • Contribute to the development of new measurement approaches for AI’s economic impact.
  • Use AI across responsibilities to scale research impact.

Requirements

  • PhD in Economics or a related quantitative field.
  • 3–5 years of relevant work experience (industry or policy research).
  • Strong background in econometrics and applied microeconomics.
  • Demonstrated experience working with large or complex datasets, with demonstrated proficiency in SQL.
  • Proficiency in statistical programming (e.g., Python, R).
  • Research related to labor economics, industrial organization, macroeconomics, or technological change.
  • Experience working with platform, labor market, or firm-level data.
  • Familiarity with causal inference, machine learning methods, or structural modeling.

Research Areas of Interest

  • Economic Measurement of AI Impact (e.g., adoption trajectories, labor market transitions, productivity growth, and forecasting/scenario modeling for AI-driven economic change).
  • Macroeconomic Implications of AI (e.g., productivity, technology diffusion, economic growth).
  • AI and the Labor Market (e.g., employment, wages, job search, task-level impacts, skill acquisition).

Skills

SQLPythonREconometricsCausal InferenceStructural ModelingMachine LearningApplied MicroeconomicsLabor EconomicsIndustrial OrganizationMacroeconomics

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