Job Description

Facebook is seeking exceptional researchers to join the Core Data Science Economics team. Our economists conduct applied research in experimentation and causal inference, pricing and market design, networks and peer effects, advertising, and the economics of digitization and technology. Economists at Facebook help drive high-level company strategy, use applied econometrics and economic theory to improve our products, and inform best practices in empirical work throughout the company. The ideal candidate will have a deep interest in economic policy, and will be capable of leading internal research into the economics of innovation, competition, and regulation. They should have a track record of outstanding empirical research. A background in econometrics, industrial organization, or applied microeconomics is advantageous but, more importantly, the candidate should have the ability to solve difficult empirical problems of a more general nature.

Research Scientist, Economics Responsibilities

* Working in a highly interdisciplinary environment, with other social scientists, statisticians, engineers and lawyers.

* Ability to communicate and work through complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner.

* Work both independently and collaboratively with other scientists, engineers, designers, UX researchers, and product managers to accomplish complex tasks that deliver demonstrable value to Facebook's community of over 2 billion users.

* Synthesize and apply relevant insights from the academic literature on economics and econometrics to Facebooks products.

Minimum Qualifications

* Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. in Economics or related field.

* Portfolio of applied research.

* Statistics background including fluency with analysis tools such as R.

* Experience with empirical research and for answering questions with data.

* Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

* Fluency with a scripting language such as Python, or software engineering experience.

* Proficiency with common machine learning algorithms.

* Experience with SQL and Unix fundamentals.

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

Facebook is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent, and to candidates with sincerely held religious beliefs or requiring pregnancy related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com.