Senior Economist

Responsibilities

• Lead and design labor market research on AI’s impact on employment, wages, skill requirements, and productivity.
• Design and analyze datasets using proprietary and external sources (e.g., government data) to track AI adoption across job types.
• Publish findings in internal reports, academic papers, and public-facing formats that influence both company strategy and external policy discussions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product teams, research scientists, and external partners to inform the design of AI systems with economic insights.

Skillset

• Ph.D. in Economics (or related field) with a specialization in labor economics, applied microeconomics, or industrial organization.
• Strong empirical research skills, including experience with survey design, econometric modeling, and causal inference.
• Proficiency in statistical software (R or Python) and deep experience working with large government datasets (e.g., Census, JOLTS).
• Demonstrated ability to publish or contribute to high-quality research in economics or related fields.
• Significant experience working with governments, philanthropies, and/or policymaker.