PhD Economics Intern – Reduced Form Causal Inference, Summer 2027

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Mental Health Support

Medical Advice Line

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon Economics is seeking Reduced Form Causal Analysis (RFCA) Economist Interns for Summer 2027. This full-time internship (40 hours per week) offers exposure to large-scale datasets and causal inference techniques, with compensation as hourly pay.

The role provides hands-on experience applicable to dissertation work and future careers in economics. Selected interns may be considered for all RFCA internships in 2027, collaborating with economists, scientists, and business leaders to generate

Qualifications

• 3rd year or greater PhD student in Economics or related field.
• Proficiency with econometric methods and causal inference.
• Experience with R, Stata, or Python preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale datasets using econometric techniques to infer causal effects.
• Apply regression, IV, diff-in-differences, and propensity score methods.
• Build datasets and perform data analysis at scale for insights.
• Present findings to economists and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate across teams to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

R

Stata

Python

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

PhD Economics Intern – Reduced Form Causal Inference, Summer 2027

Amazon Economics is seeking Reduced Form Causal Analysis (RFCA) Economist Interns who are passionate about applying econometric methods to solve real-world business challenges. RFCA represents the largest group of economists at Amazon, and these core econometric methods are fundamental to economic analysis across the company. In this a full-time internship (40 hours per week, with hourly compensation). You’ll work with large-scale datasets to analyze causal relationships and inform strategic business decisions, gaining hands-on experience that’s directly applicable to dissertation writing and future career placement. By applying to this role, you are automatically being considered for all our available RFCA internships in 2027.

Key job responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale datasets using advanced econometric techniques to solve complex business challenges
• Applying econometric techniques such as regression analysis, binary variable models, cross-section and panel data analysis, instrumental variables, and treatment effects estimation
• Utilizing advanced methods including differences-in-differences, propensity score matching, synthetic controls, and experimental design
• Building datasets and performing data analysis at scale
• Collaborating with economists, scientists, and business leaders to develop data-driven insights and strategic recommendations
• Tackling diverse challenges including program evaluation, elasticity estimation, customer behavior analysis, and predictive modeling that accounts for seasonality and time trends
• Build and refine comprehensive datasets for in-depth economic analysis
• Present complex analytical findings to business leaders and stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• 3rd year or greater PhD student in Economics or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of data analysis languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python, etc.) or other statistical software

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The starting pay for this position is listed below. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.