[Remote] Economist, Healthcare Innovations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization focused on behavioral and social science research. They are seeking a Health Economist to conduct policy-related research and evaluation studies on domestic healthcare programs, translating findings into actionable insights for various stakeholders.

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

Skills

• 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
• Proficient in R and Python is preferred, but not required

Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.

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