PhD Economics Intern – Structural IO, Summer 2027

About the role

Amazon Economics is seeking Structural IO Economist (STRUC) Interns who are passionate about applying structural econometric methods to solve real-world business challenges. STRUC economists specialize in the econometric analysis of models that involve the estimation of fundamental preferences and strategic effects. In this full-time internship (40 hours per week, with hourly compensation), you'll work with large-scale datasets to model strategic decision-making and inform business optimization, gaining hands-on experience that's directly applicable to dissertation writing and future career placement. By applying to this role, you are automatically being considered for all our available STRUC internships in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale datasets using structural econometric techniques to solve complex business challenges
• Applying discrete choice models and methods, including logistic regression family models (such as BLP, nested logit) and models with alternative distributional assumptions
• Utilizing advanced structural methods including dynamic models of customer or firm decisions over time, applied game theory (entry and exit of firms), auction models, and labor market models
• 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 pricing analysis, competition modeling, strategic behavior estimation, contract design, and marketing strategy optimization
• Helping business partners formalize and estimate business objectives to drive optimal decision-making and customer value
• Build and refine comprehensive datasets for in-depth structural economic analysis
• Present complex analytical findings to business leaders and stakeholders

Requirements

• 3rd year or greater PhD student in Economics or 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 - $122,740.00 Annually
• Bellevue, WA, USA - $122,740.00 Annually
• New York City, NY, USA - $134,980.00 Annually
• Seattle, WA, USA - $122,740.00 Annually

Schedule

Full-time internship (40 hours per week)