Uber Applied Scientist Policy Economics 

United States, West Virginia 

465642863

What You'll Do

• Conduct rigorous, careful statistical and econometric analysis in service of our policy priorities, particularly on topics relating to drivers and couriers
• Manage relationships with our external research partners to ensure research collaborations run smoothly
• Partner with in-country policy teams to develop research that speaks to their local contexts
• Develop deep cross-functional relationships with product, legal, and operations to ensure alignment between policy and business strategy

Basic Qualifications

• Strong data skills and experience with tools such as SQL, Python, and R to work efficiently at scale
• Ability to work independently and execute a research plan with minimal oversight
• Ability to organize and synthesize analyses and communicate data insights with clarity

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Economics or another quantitative social science
• Familiarity with Uber’s business model and policy positions on work and labor
• 1-5 years of quantitative research or data science experience, either in a professional or academic context (as a student or research assistant)

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$131,000 per year - USD$138,000 per year.

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 .