Amazon · 1 month ago
Intern - Economics (RFCA)
Seattle, Washington, USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$55.91/hr - $96.63/hrAmazon is seeking Reduced Form Causal Analysis (RFCA) Economist Interns who are passionate about applying econometric methods to solve real-world business challenges. In this full-time internship, you'll work with large-scale datasets to analyze causal relationships and inform strategic business decisions, gaining hands-on experience applicable to dissertation writing and future career placement.
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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
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be enrolled in at least the third year of a PhD program in Economics or a related quantitative field and not currently on the job market
Proficiency in statistical programming languages (Stata, R, or Python)
Strong foundation in econometric methods and statistical analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience with SQL, UNIX, Sawtooth, and Spark
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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VP & CTO
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