PhD Economics Intern – Reduced Form Causal Inference, Summer 2027

About the role

Amazon Economics is seeking Reduced Form Causal Analysis (RFCA) Economist Interns to apply econometric methods to real‑world business challenges. The internship is full‑time (40 hours per week) with hourly compensation. Interns work with large‑scale datasets to analyze causal relationships and inform strategic decisions, gaining experience applicable to dissertation work and future careers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large‑scale datasets using advanced econometric techniques to solve complex business challenges
• Apply econometric techniques such as regression analysis, binary variable models, cross‑section and panel data analysis, instrumental variables, and treatment effects estimation
• Utilize advanced methods including differences‑in‑differences, propensity score matching, synthetic controls, and experimental design
• Build datasets and perform data analysis at scale
• Collaborate with economists, scientists, and business leaders to develop data‑driven insights and strategic recommendations
• Tackle 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

Requirements

• 3rd year or greater in a PhD program in Economics or a related field

Skills

• Knowledge of data analysis languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python, etc.) or other statistical software

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line
• 401(k) matching

Pay

Arlington, VA, USA – $122,740 annually
Bellevue, WA, USA – $122,740 annually
New York City, NY, USA – $134,980 annually
Seattle, WA, USA – $122,740 annually

Schedule

Full‑time internship, 40 hours per week