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American Institutes for Research · 1 day ago

Economist, Healthcare Innovations

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$106K/yr - $142K/yr

American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan organization focused on social science research and technical assistance. They are seeking a Health Economist to conduct policy-related research on domestic healthcare programs and translate findings into actionable insights for various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Develop conceptual frameworks that guide project work
Manage and analyze large-scale data files for research
Apply appropriate quantitative techniques to collect and analyze data
Organize and document analytic results and research procedures
Prepare technical reports and journal articles and present findings to clients, professional associations, and the public
Assist in developing and drafting new research proposals
Mentor research analysts, share approaches to solving concrete problems, and provide feedback on the work of others
Manage or lead projects or tasks
Serve as client contact for analytical or statistical expertise
Contribute to a collaborative environment that values and respects a wide range of perspectives, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences

Qualification

Ph.D. in economicsSTATA proficiencyQuantitative researchR proficiencyPython proficiencyEffective communicationOrganizational skillsTime managementWriting skillsCollaboration skills

Required

A Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or related social science field, with expertise in econometrics or applied statistics
Highly proficient in STATA, and open to learning new statistical tools as required by different projects
Knowledge or experience with the analysis of large-scale data, and the design of experiments and quasi-experiments
Prior quantitative research on healthcare topics using advanced methods such as fixed effects, regression discontinuity, or instrumental variables
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to work well independently, and collaborate as a member of the team, while prioritizing multiple objectives and projects to consistently meet established timelines
Excellent writing skills
Strong quantitative skills
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis

Preferred

Proficient in R and Python is preferred, but not required

Company

American Institutes for Research

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An independent, not-for-profit corporation which performs basic and applied research
dateFounded in 1946
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.air.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$9.86M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of EducationJim Joseph Foundation
2017-11-01Grant· $7.8M
2014-09-08Grant· $0.8M
2010-10-10Grant· $1.26M

Leadership Team

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David Myers
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Richard Jacik
Chief Technology Officer
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