Applied Economist: Market Design & Data Analytics

NABE; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com seeks an economist to collaborate with our Chief Economists and senior leadership on key retail, cloud, and operations challenges. You will build econometric models using large data systems and apply economic theory to forecast and evaluate programs in a fast-moving environment.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Economics or related field and have 3+ years of postdoc or consulting/government/academic research experience, with a strong statistics background and excellent communication

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or closely related field.
• 3+ years postdoc or 3+ years in consulting, government or academic research.
• Strong background in statistics and big data.

Responsibilities

• Develop econometric models using data systems and economic theory.
• Apply economic thinking to solve business problems in retail, cloud, and ops.
• Collaborate with Chief Economists and senior management on key issues.
• Contribute to design of automated systems around the company.

Skills

Statistics

Big data

Communication

Research

Fast-paced environment

Education

PhD in Economics, Quantitative Marketing, Finance, or closely related field

Job description

Amazon.com seeks an economist to collaborate with our Chief Economists and senior leadership on key retail, cloud, and operations challenges. You will build econometric models using large data systems and apply economic theory to forecast and evaluate programs in a fast-moving environment.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Economics or related field and have 3+ years of postdoc or consulting/government/academic research experience, with a strong statistics background and excellent communication