Intern – Economics, SCOT Forecasting – ID-1166

Description

We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to apply their talents and skills to help develop state of the art forecasting models and estimate them on large and complicated data sets. Knowledge of time series econometrics and experience with Python are necessary; familiarity with MATLAB and Bayesian estimation techniques, especially for state space models, are preferable.

These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied times series analysis and forecasting at Internet speed 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.

Roughly 85% of interns from previous cohorts have converted to full time economics employment at Amazon. If you are interested, please send your CV to our mailing list at econ-internship@amazon.com.

Basic Qualifications

PhD student in Economics (enrolled in 3rd year or more and not currently on the job market)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of time series econometrics

Experience with Python and MATLAB

Familiarity with Bayesian estimation techniques and state space models

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