Economics Intern: Data-Driven Retail & Tech Strategy

NABE; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com seeks economists to work with Chief Economists and senior management on business problems across retail, international retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations. You will build econometric models, using our world class data systems, and apply economic theory to solve business problems in a fast moving environment.

PhD in Economics or related field is required, with three or more years in a postdoc or consulting/academic research.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics, Quantitative Marketing, Finance, or closely related field.
• Three or more years of experience in a postdoctoral position; or, three or more years in consulting, government or academic research.

Responsibilities

• Build econometric models using large datasets and apply economic theory to business problems.
• Collaborate with Chief Economists and senior management on retail, cloud, and advertising challenges.
• Develop new techniques to process large data sets and contribute to automated systems design.

Skills

Econometrics

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Education

PhD in Economics or closely related field

Job description

Amazon.com seeks economists to work with Chief Economists and senior management on business problems across retail, international retail, cloud computing, third party merchants, search, Kindle, streaming video, and operations. You will build econometric models, using our world class data systems, and apply economic theory to solve business problems in a fast moving environment.

PhD in Economics or related field is required, with three or more years in a postdoc or consulting/academic research.