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Senior Economic Research Analyst
Inside Higher Ed, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise seek a Senior Economic Research Analyst to provide research support on academic and translational research projects in collaboration with Kenan-Flagler Faculty, the institute’s Chief Economist, and Kenan Institute staff. The position will work on high frequency proprietary regional economic indicators using mixed-frequency data and topics related to macroeconomics, labor economics, capital formation, and economic prosperity, among others, and will support content development for the institute. Position Details
Department: Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise Career Area: Research Professionals Posting Open Date: 10/17/2025 Application Deadline: 10/31/2025 Open Until Filled: No Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title: Senior Economic Research Analyst Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number: 20046310 Vacancy ID: NF0009353 Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent FTE: 1 Hours Per Week: 40 Position Location: North Carolina, US Proposed Start Date: 11/17/2025 Responsibilities
Identify, organize, and clean data for analysis using statistical software such as Stata, SAS, R, and Python. Perform economic, financial, econometric, and statistical analyses. Write and maintain documentation of data sources and statistical tests performed on the data. Conduct literature reviews on a broad set of economic and business topics to support development of research papers, white papers, and reports. Support development, maintenance, communication, and dissemination of proprietary regional economic indicators. Write data commentaries based on current economic data for the Institute’s website. Provide opportunities to work closely with Kenan-Flagler Faculty and potential to co-author research papers. Support the development and implementation of research seminars and webinars. Cultivate relationships with Kenan-Flagler faculty to stay apprised of their latest research and deepen understanding of their areas of expertise. Train and onboard new research analysts on econometric models that support the American Growth Project. Serve as the first point of contact for junior research analysts needing feedback or troubleshooting support related to economic models. Manage current modeling processes for the American Growth Project, including updating and maintaining models for regional GDP Growth and Productivity. Lead the process for developing new models for other economic indicators, such as a manufacturing health index, with oversight from the Institute’s Chief Economist. Minimum Education and Experience
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution is acceptable. May require terminal degree and licensure. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public policy, statistics, mathematics, or a related field. Must have at least one year experience using programming languages R or Python; and must be proficient using statistical software Stata. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
2-5 years of relevant work experience or a master’s degree preferred. Additional Preferred Qualifications
Strong econometric modeling and analytical skills 2-5 years of experience programming with Python or R in a research setting Strong writing and communication skills Experience with spreadsheet/presentation software, including preparing summary charts, graphs, and tables Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable. Special Instructions
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Note: This posting includes additional details about the role. Some content may be informational and not binding.
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Senior Economic Research Analyst
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Inside Higher Ed Position overview and details are listed below. This description reflects responsibilities, qualifications, and related information for the role. Overview
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise seek a Senior Economic Research Analyst to provide research support on academic and translational research projects in collaboration with Kenan-Flagler Faculty, the institute’s Chief Economist, and Kenan Institute staff. The position will work on high frequency proprietary regional economic indicators using mixed-frequency data and topics related to macroeconomics, labor economics, capital formation, and economic prosperity, among others, and will support content development for the institute. Position Details
Department: Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise Career Area: Research Professionals Posting Open Date: 10/17/2025 Application Deadline: 10/31/2025 Open Until Filled: No Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title: Senior Economic Research Analyst Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number: 20046310 Vacancy ID: NF0009353 Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent FTE: 1 Hours Per Week: 40 Position Location: North Carolina, US Proposed Start Date: 11/17/2025 Responsibilities
Identify, organize, and clean data for analysis using statistical software such as Stata, SAS, R, and Python. Perform economic, financial, econometric, and statistical analyses. Write and maintain documentation of data sources and statistical tests performed on the data. Conduct literature reviews on a broad set of economic and business topics to support development of research papers, white papers, and reports. Support development, maintenance, communication, and dissemination of proprietary regional economic indicators. Write data commentaries based on current economic data for the Institute’s website. Provide opportunities to work closely with Kenan-Flagler Faculty and potential to co-author research papers. Support the development and implementation of research seminars and webinars. Cultivate relationships with Kenan-Flagler faculty to stay apprised of their latest research and deepen understanding of their areas of expertise. Train and onboard new research analysts on econometric models that support the American Growth Project. Serve as the first point of contact for junior research analysts needing feedback or troubleshooting support related to economic models. Manage current modeling processes for the American Growth Project, including updating and maintaining models for regional GDP Growth and Productivity. Lead the process for developing new models for other economic indicators, such as a manufacturing health index, with oversight from the Institute’s Chief Economist. Minimum Education and Experience
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution is acceptable. May require terminal degree and licensure. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public policy, statistics, mathematics, or a related field. Must have at least one year experience using programming languages R or Python; and must be proficient using statistical software Stata. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
2-5 years of relevant work experience or a master’s degree preferred. Additional Preferred Qualifications
Strong econometric modeling and analytical skills 2-5 years of experience programming with Python or R in a research setting Strong writing and communication skills Experience with spreadsheet/presentation software, including preparing summary charts, graphs, and tables Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable. Special Instructions
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Note: This posting includes additional details about the role. Some content may be informational and not binding.
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