Senior Economist, Windfall Research
Windfall Trust
- Location
- Remote, USA
- Type
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $150,000 – $200,000 per year
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Confirmed open on Windfall Trust's own job board on Oct 10, 2026. We re-check every day.
Job description
- Own Windfall's flagship research products on AI's economic impact across countries.
- Design and defend cross-country index methodologies, including indicator selection, standardization, and weighting.
- Translate AI scenarios into quantified economic parameters and analyse labour market resilience.
- Assess fiscal and welfare system resilience and cost policy responses under different scenarios.
The difference you'll make
This role shapes understanding of AI's economic impact, informing policy decisions that can mitigate negative effects and promote equitable growth across countries.
What makes you a great fit
- Expertise in economics, particularly in labor markets, fiscal policy, or welfare systems.
- Experience designing and defending cross-country indices or similar quantitative frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills to translate scenarios into economic parameters.
- Ability to author publications and represent research externally.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package. Opportunity to lead high-impact research at a leading think tank.
About Windfall Trust
WebsiteWindfall Trust is a research organization focused on analyzing the economic impacts of AI across countries, providing insights to governments and institutions.
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