Overview
Policy Researcher (Economics) - Digital Economy to support the Working Party on Digital Economics, Measurement and Analysis (WPDEMA) and work on measuring digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to economic research projects on the diffusion of digital technologies and their impacts on key economic outcomes.
- Use econometric and machine-learning approaches, geospatial analysis and/or natural language processing.
- Contribute to the drafting of documents, including working papers and presentations, that include quantitative analysis and modelling.
- Support WPDEMA work to develop statistical standards and definitions for digital transformation.
- Develop good working relationships with colleagues within STI and across the OECD, with economists and statisticians in national administrations, and other international organisations.
- Participate in WPDEMA and related meetings and workshops.
- Support the development of methodological documents and tools.
- Contribute to the external visibility of the DCES Division.
Required Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant experience performing economic analysis and strong interest in the production and/or use of advanced quantitative methodologies. Knowledge of statistical survey design, experimental methods for collecting data and treatment of unconventional data sources would be an advantage. Experience in project management and contributing to multidisciplinary projects.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree in economics, statistics, mathematics or a closely related field.
