PhD Economist Intern, Japan Stores Econ
Amazon · Tokyo, Japan · Economics
intern
Data Analyst
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Phd's
· Posted Jan 27, 2026
Skills
About this role
Amazon is hiring a intern-level Data Analyst based in Tokyo, Japan. The posting calls out experience with R. Listed education preference: a Ph.D. or equivalent.
- Role
- Data Analyst
- Function
- data engineering
- Level
- intern
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Internship
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Work mode
- On-site
- Education
- Ph.D. preferred
- Department
- Economics
- Posted
- Jan 27, 2026
AI Summary
Intern-level data analyst conducting economic research on large-scale datasets, developing econometric models, and translating findings into business strategies for Amazon's global retail operations. Requires statistical software proficiency (R, Stata, Matlab, SAS) and econometric modeling knowledge. Must be enrolled in third year or later of PhD Economics or related quantitative field.
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Job description
from Amazon careersElevate Your Economic Research at the Forefront of Global Retail Innovation
We're seeking a brilliant economics researcher to join our dynamic team in Tokyo, where your analytical skills will drive transformative insights across Amazon's global retail ecosystem. As an intern, you'll collaborate with world-class economists, data scientists, and business leaders to solve complex challenges that shape the future of e-commerce.
A day in the life
Your day will be filled with intellectual exploration and impactful problem-solving. You'll dive deep into large-scale datasets, develop sophisticated econometric models, and translate complex economic research into actionable business strategies. Expect to engage in collaborative discussions, leverage modern analytical tools, and contribute to projects that have real-world implications for our global customers.
- Knowledge of statistical or econometric modeling
- Must be enrolled in at least the third year of a PhD program in Economics or a related quantitative field and not currently on the job market
We're seeking a brilliant economics researcher to join our dynamic team in Tokyo, where your analytical skills will drive transformative insights across Amazon's global retail ecosystem. As an intern, you'll collaborate with world-class economists, data scientists, and business leaders to solve complex challenges that shape the future of e-commerce.
A day in the life
Your day will be filled with intellectual exploration and impactful problem-solving. You'll dive deep into large-scale datasets, develop sophisticated econometric models, and translate complex economic research into actionable business strategies. Expect to engage in collaborative discussions, leverage modern analytical tools, and contribute to projects that have real-world implications for our global customers.
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of at least one statistical software package such as R, Stata, Matlab, SAS- Knowledge of statistical or econometric modeling
- Must be enrolled in at least the third year of a PhD program in Economics or a related quantitative field and not currently on the job market
Preferred Qualifications
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