Research Economist
Core
Conduct applied economic research on real estate asset classes, develop findings using rigorous methods, and disseminate results to industry, government, and policy stakeholders.
Role type
Senior Research Economist (Applied Economics)
Builds
Research reports, blog posts, articles, presentations, and policy briefs
Domain
Real Estate Economics / Urban & Rural Economics
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Econometrics, time-series analysis, causal inference (Dif-in-Dif, synthetic control), statistical modeling, data collection, project management, technical writing, public speaking
Preferred skills
Advanced research methods automation, API-based data ingestion, SAS proficiency, extensive media engagement
Technologies
R, Python, SAS
Responsibilities
Propose and complete research projects addressing data and methodology requirements; apply sophisticated economic and statistical methods to solve research problems; monitor economic, financial, and real estate asset trends; distill research findings into actionable implications for diverse audiences; draft written findings for blogs, articles, and technical reports; prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, independent contributor with mentorship potential (via careerplan.io/jobs/R-097553-1-research-economist-at-tamus)
