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Senior Economic Research Analyst

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

remote work

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Oct 18, 2025

Posting Information

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	1
Hours per week	40
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date	11/17/2025

Position Information

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 Perform economic, financial, econometric, and statistical analyses. Write and maintain documentation of data sources and statistical tests performed on the data. Conduct literature reviews on a broad set of economic and business topics in support of development of research papers, white papers, and reports. Support development, maintenance, communication, and dissemination of proprietary regional economic indicators. Write data commentaries based on current economic data that will be shared on the Institute's website. Opportunity to work closely with Kenan-Faculty faculty and potential to co-author research papers. Support the development and implementation of research seminars and webinars. Cultivate relationships with Kenan-Flagler faculty in order to stay apprised of their latest research and develop a deep understanding of their areas of expertise. Train and onboard new research analysts on our process and methods for econometric models that support the American Growth Project. Serve as the first point of contact for junior research analysts who need feedback or support troubleshooting issues related to our economic models. Manage our current modeling processes for the American Growth Project, including updating and maintaining the models for regional GDP Growth and Productivity. *Lead the process for developing new models for other economic indicators, such as developing a manufacturing 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: Strong econometric modeling and analytical skills 2-5 years of experience programming with Python or R in a research setting preferred. Strong writing and communication skills: Experience with spreadsheet/presentation software, including preparing summary charts, graphs, and tables.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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.
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Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title	Mayra Reyes
Department Contact Telephone or Email	mayra_reyes@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.