Regional Research Economist, Economic Research

About this role

Conduct empirical research on AI’s effects on the economy in Australia and the wider region. Collaborate with research and policy partners, expand the Anthropic Economic Index with regionally relevant findings, and develop methods for measuring AI adoption and its economic impact.

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 collaborations on regional economic-impact research and contribute to the Anthropic Economic Index
• Design empirical studies and methods to measure AI’s effects on labor markets, productivity, inequality, and economic growth
• Work with technical teams to improve measurement infrastructure and data collection
• Share findings through publications, 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 research projects from conception to publication and communicate findings to diverse audiences

Nice to have

• Research experience in AI’s economic impact, labor markets, productivity, or technological change
• Experience with novel datasets and measurement systems
• Background in LLM-based social science research, macroeconomic modeling, forecasting, or agent-based modeling
• Interest in ensuring AI development benefits humanity and ability to critically assess AI systems

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Optional equity donation matching
• Generous vacation and parental leave
• Flexible working hours