Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer centric company where people can find and discover anything they want to buy online. We hire the world's brightest minds, offering them a fast paced, technologically sophisticated, and friendly work environment. The Economics and Machine Learning team in Data and Analytics Services (DAAS) organization focuses on the application of econometric and machine learning models designed to enable Amazon to attract, retain, and develop the world’s most effective workforce. All of this work is performed in close coordination with senior business leaders. These are exciting fast-paced businesses in which we get to work on extremely interesting analytical problems, in an environment where you get to learn from other experienced scientists and apply econometrics, statistics, and machine learning at massive scale. As a member of the HR Economics and Machine Learning team you will partner closely with a team of Economists, Research Scientists, and Business
· PhD in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics · Two or more years of experience in a postdoctoral position; or, two or more years of experience in consulting, government or academic research. · Effective verbal and written communications skills· Applicants with considerably more experience, including mid-career, are also strongly encouraged · Strong background in statistics methodology, applications to business problems, and/or big data · Experience in using statistical analysis software packages (e.g., R) · Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment · Strong research track record