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Regional Research Economist, Economic Research
DataHybrid — Bangalore, India
Published on 2026-11-02
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About this role
Study how AI affects economies across the region, combining empirical economics with novel measurement methods. Extend the Anthropic Economic Index with regional insights and develop research that informs policy discussions and Anthropic’s internal decisions.
About the company
Anthropic builds reliable and interpretable AI systems, including the Claude family of models, for businesses and developers. The company focuses on AI safety research and practical AI assistants for enterprise and consumer use.
What you'll do
- Build research partnerships with academic, policy, industry, and civil-society organizations
- Lead region-specific research collaborations on AI’s economic effects
- Contribute country- and regional-specific analysis to the Anthropic Economic Index
- Develop methods to measure AI’s effects on labor markets, productivity, inequality, and economic growth
- Collaborate with technical teams on measurement infrastructure and data collection
- Publish research and communicate findings through policy briefs and presentations
What we're looking for
- PhD in Economics
- Strong empirical research record using novel data, economic theory, causal inference, or machine learning
- Relevant experience and relationships in the region
- Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar tools for large-scale analysis
- Ability to lead complex research projects from conception through publication
- Ability to communicate technical findings to diverse audiences and build cross-sector relationships
Nice to have
- Research experience in AI’s economic effects, labor markets, technological change, or policy
- Experience with novel datasets and measurement systems
- Experience with LLMs for social science, macroeconomic modeling, forecasting, or agent-based simulation
- Comfort learning technical tools and critically assessing AI systems
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Optional equity donation matching
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours