americaninstitutesforresearch
Economist, Healthcare Innovations
At a Glance
- Location
- US-Remote US-VA-Arlington US-NC-Chapel Hill US-IL-Chicago US-CA-Sacramento US-TX-Austin
- Work Regime
- remote
- Posted
- 2026-02-19T06:44:24-05:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Education
- Healthcare
Requirements
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
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.
Nice to have:
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.
Compensation & Benefits
is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.
$106,500
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$142,000 USD
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.
About the Company
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
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.