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About The RoleWe are looking for an economics-minded applied scientist to execute on high-stakes projects at the intersection of Uber's policy, legal, and business priorities. In this role, you would be part of the Policy, Research and Economics team, which is led by the Chief Economist. Our team conducts research and analysis that forms the foundation for strategic decision-making -- taking into account competitive, legal, operational, and product considerations and helping leadership weigh each of these when in opposition. We are responsible for addressing the thorniest policy and business challenges impacting Uber globally.

About The RoleWe are looking for an economics-minded applied scientist to execute on high-stakes projects at the intersection of Uber's policy, legal, and business priorities. In this role, you would be part of the Policy, Research and Economics team, which is led by the Chief Economist. Our team conducts research and analysis that forms the foundation for strategic decision-making -- taking into account competitive, legal, operational, and product considerations and helping leadership weigh each of these when in opposition. We are responsible for addressing the thorniest policy and business challenges impacting Uber globally.What You'll Do

• Ensure alignment between policy research and business strategy, building on a rich understanding of - and relationships across - policy, product, legal, science, and operations
• Conduct careful statistical and econometric analysis in support of our priorities, collaborating with international teams to develop research that speaks to their local contexts
• Present economic reasoning and analytical results to internal audiences (e.g., our senior leadership team) and external audiences (e.g., policy partners)

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.S., or Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, or other quantitative fields. (If Ph.D, or M.S. degree, a minimum of 2+ years of industry experience required and if Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 4+ years of industry experience as a Data Scientist or equivalent).
• Strong SQL, Python or R foundation and expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate complex topics to audiences with different backgrounds
• A track record of working independently and conducting research with minimal oversight
• Experience in policy research, particularly background in developing and bringing quantitative evidence to bear on public policy and legal strategies
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative and productive research relationships with other teams around the company
• Passion for Uber!

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$183,000 per year - USD$203,000 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$183,000 per year - USD$203,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$183,000 per year - USD$203,000 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$183,000 per year - USD$203,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology
• IndustriesInternet Marketplace Platforms

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