Senior Economic Research Analyst

Department :

Kenan Institute of Private Ent-331600

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date : 10 / 17 / 2025

Application Deadline :

10 / 31 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Position Type :

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title :

Senior Economic Research Analyst

Appointment Type : EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number : 20046310

Vacancy ID : NF0009353

Full Time / Part Time :

Full-Time Permanent

FTE : Hours per week :

40

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date :

11 / 17 / 2025

Be a Tar Heel! :

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work / life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :

Established in 1985 by Frank Hawkins Kenan, the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is a nonpartisan business policy think tank affiliated with the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The nonprofit institute and its affiliated centers convene leaders from the private sector, academic community and government to build a greater understanding of how entrepreneurship, economic development and global commerce can work for the public good. The institute leverages best-in-class research to develop market-based solutions to today’s most complex economic challenges. In doing so, the institute aims to support businesses and policies that better the lives of people in North Carolina, across the country and around the world.

Position Summary :

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise seeks Senior Economic Research Analyst to provide research support on academic and translational research projects in collaborations with Kenan-Flagler Faculty, the institute’s Chief Economist, and Kenan Institute staff. In particular, this position will work on several institute-led research projects such as the development and build out of a set of high frequency proprietary regional economic indicators using mixed frequency data as well as topics broadly related to macroeconomics, labor economics, capital formation, economic prosperity, among others. This position will also support the creation of the institute’s content development.

Specific job duties include :

• Identify, organize, and clean data for analysis using statistical software such as Stata, SAS, R, and Python among

others

papers, white papers, and reports.

deep understanding of their areas of expertise.

American Growth Project.

related to our economic models.

models for regional GDP Growth and Productivity.

health index, with oversight from the Institute’s Chief Economist.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public policy, statistics, mathematics, or a related field. Must have at least one year experience using programming languages R or python; and must be proficient using statistical software Stata.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

2-5 years of relevant work experience or a master’s degree preferred.

Additional preferred qualifications include :

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions :

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.