University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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The Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at UNC-Chapel Hill seeks a Research Associate Professor or Research Professor to serve as Senior Research Economist for the North Carolina Economic Forecasting Initiative. This is a full-time, nonteaching role for an experienced applied economist with expertise in economic forecasting, regional or labor economics, public policy, econometrics, or a related field.

The Senior Research Economist will lead the development, refinement, validation, and interpretation of economic forecasts, nowcasts, scenario analyses, and related applied research. Responsibilities include selecting appropriate modeling approaches, evaluating forecast accuracy, communicating uncertainty, producing research and analytical products, and translating complex findings into practical insights for policymakers, business and community leaders, economic developers, workforce partners, and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, research and communications staff, students, and external partners and may supervise or guide economists, analysts, students, and contractors. A Ph.D. in economics, financial economics, public policy, or a related field is required. The position is contingent upon the continued availability of funding. Visit the full posting for qualifications and application instructions.