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Regional Research Economist, Economic Research
DataHybrid — Tokyo, Japan
Published on 2026-10-22
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About this role
Conduct regional research into how AI affects economies, labor markets, productivity, and work. Develop the Anthropic Economic Index with locally relevant insights, using rigorous empirical methods and novel measurement approaches to inform public policy and Anthropic’s 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 relationships with regional academic, policy, industry, and civil-society partners
- Lead collaborative research on country- and region-specific economic impacts of AI
- Contribute regional analysis and methods to the Anthropic Economic Index
- Design empirical studies of AI’s effects on labor markets, productivity, inequality, industries, and economic growth
- Work with technical teams to improve measurement infrastructure and data collection
- Share findings through research publications, policy briefs, and presentations
What we're looking for
- PhD in Economics
- Strong empirical research record, including novel data or frontier causal-inference and machine-learning methods
- Relevant experience and established relationships in the region
- Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar tools for large-scale analysis
- Ability to lead research projects from conception to publication
- Ability to communicate technical findings and build relationships across academic, policy, and industry communities
Nice to have
- Research experience in AI’s economic impact, labor markets, technological change, or policy-relevant economics
- Experience with LLMs for social science research, causal inference, macroeconomic modeling, forecasting, or simulation
- Experience with novel datasets and measurement systems
- Interest in beneficial AI and ability to critically assess AI systems
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Optional equity donation matching