Amazon Economics is seeking Forecasting, Macroeconomics and Finance (FMF) Economist Interns who are passionate about applying time-series econometric methods to solve real-world business challenges. FMF economists interpret and forecast Amazon business dynamics by combining advanced time-series statistical methods with strong economic analysis and intuition. In this full-time internship (40 hours per week, with hourly compensation), you'll work with large-scale datasets to forecast business trends and inform strategic decisions, gaining hands-on experience that's directly applicable to dissertation writing and future career placement.
Key job responsibilities
As an FMF Economist Intern, you'll specialize in time-series econometric analysis to understand, predict, and optimize Amazon's business dynamics. Your responsibilities include:

• Analyze large-scale datasets using advanced time-series econometric techniques to solve complex business challenges
• Applying frontier methods in time series econometrics, including forecasting models, dynamic systems analysis, and econometric models that combine macro and micro data
• Developing formal models to understand past and present business dynamics, predict future trends, and identify relevant risks and opportunities
• Building datasets and performing data analysis at scale using world-class data tools
• Collaborating with economists, scientists, and business leaders to develop data-driven insights and strategic recommendations
• Tackling diverse challenges including analyzing drivers of growth and profitability, forecasting business metrics, understanding how customer experience interacts with external conditions, and evaluating short, medium, and long-term business dynamics
• Build and refine comprehensive datasets for in-depth time-series economic analysis
• Present complex analytical findings to business leaders and stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• • 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 Qualifications

• Experience with SQL, UNIX, Sawtooth, and Spark
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  Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $55.91/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $96.63/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.