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Research Economist

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Oct 14, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading innovative health care delivery policy projects, the full-time Research Economist will conduct quantitative research and analysis, utilizing large datasets to influence Medicare and Medicaid policies, with options for remote work within the United States or onsite in Durham, North Carolina.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead and contribute to quantitative research and evaluation activities on health policy topics
  • Supervise descriptive and statistical analyses of large, complex datasets
  • Author technical reports and communicate results to diverse technical and policy audiences
Required qualifications
  • PhD in economics, health policy, health services research, or a related quantitative field
  • Completed coursework and experience with quantitative research
  • Experience with advanced micro-econometrics and program evaluation
  • Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite

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