Elevate Your Economic Research at the Forefront of Global Retail Innovation

We're seeking a brilliant economics researcher to join our dynamic team in Tokyo, where your analytical skills will drive transformative insights across Amazon's global retail ecosystem. As an intern, you'll collaborate with world-class economists, data scientists, and business leaders to solve complex challenges that shape the future of e-commerce.

Our PhD Economist Internship Program offers hands-on experience in applied economics, supported by mentorship, structured feedback, and professional development. Interns work on real business and research problems, building skills that prepare them for full-time economist roles at Amazon and beyond. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis collaborating with economists, scientists, and product managers. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with placement.

These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis.

A day in the life
Your day will be filled with intellectual exploration and impactful problem-solving. You'll dive deep into large-scale datasets, develop sophisticated econometric models, and translate complex economic research into actionable business strategies. Expect to engage in collaborative discussions, leverage modern analytical tools, and contribute to projects that have real-world implications for our global customers.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in software development
• Proficiency in python

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