Amazon
Economist, People Experience and Technology Central Science
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Economist, People Experience and Technology Central Science
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Overview PXTCS is looking for an economist who can apply economic methods to address business problems. The ideal candidate will work with engineers and computer scientists to estimate models and algorithms on large-scale data, design pilots and measure impact, and transform successful prototypes into improved policies and programs at scale.
Day in the Life The Economist will work with teammates to apply economic methods to business problems. This might include identifying the appropriate research questions, writing code to implement a DID analysis or estimate a structural model, or writing and presenting a document with findings to business leaders. Our economists also collaborate with partner teams throughout the process, from understanding their challenges, to developing a research agenda that will address those challenges, to help them implement solutions.
About the Team The People eXperience and Technology Central Science (PXTCS) team uses economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to proactively identify mechanisms and process improvements which simultaneously improve Amazon and the lives, wellbeing, and the value of work to Amazonians. PXTCS is an interdisciplinary team that combines the talents of science and engineering to develop and deliver solutions that measurably achieve this goal.
Basic Qualifications PhD in economics or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of data analysis languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python, etc.) or other statistical software Experience in a postdoctoral position, consulting position, government position or academic research Experience with SQL
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Overview PXTCS is looking for an economist who can apply economic methods to address business problems. The ideal candidate will work with engineers and computer scientists to estimate models and algorithms on large-scale data, design pilots and measure impact, and transform successful prototypes into improved policies and programs at scale.
Day in the Life The Economist will work with teammates to apply economic methods to business problems. This might include identifying the appropriate research questions, writing code to implement a DID analysis or estimate a structural model, or writing and presenting a document with findings to business leaders. Our economists also collaborate with partner teams throughout the process, from understanding their challenges, to developing a research agenda that will address those challenges, to help them implement solutions.
About the Team The People eXperience and Technology Central Science (PXTCS) team uses economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to proactively identify mechanisms and process improvements which simultaneously improve Amazon and the lives, wellbeing, and the value of work to Amazonians. PXTCS is an interdisciplinary team that combines the talents of science and engineering to develop and deliver solutions that measurably achieve this goal.
Basic Qualifications PhD in economics or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of data analysis languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python, etc.) or other statistical software Experience in a postdoctoral position, consulting position, government position or academic research Experience with SQL
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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