Top 21 Economists Jobs in North Carolina

Research Analyst
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill —Chapel Hill, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Research Associate
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill —Chapel Hill, NC
- $62,115 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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On-Call Archaeological Field Technician (Southeast US)
ICF —Raleigh, NC
- $46,004 - $78,207 a year
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Clean MVR report
Bachelor's-level Health Economist - Health Care Systems Research
RTI International —Durham, NC
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer Science
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Market & Economic Research Analyst I
First Citizens Bank —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
13d
Research Associate
North Carolina A&T State University —Greensboro, NC
- $47,500 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Master's-level Health Economist - Health Care Systems Research
RTI International —Durham, NC
- $74,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer Science
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
5d
Economist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Candler, NC
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- English
- Flexible schedule
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Senior Research Economist - Health Care Systems Research
RTI International —Durham, NC
- $205,000 - $254,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 18 years or older
- Management
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Research Assistant Professor (Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill —Chapel Hill, NC
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
3d
Open-Rank Faculty, Health Economist
Atrium Health —Winston-Salem, NC
- Online Application
- Medicine
- 5 years
- University
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Research Associate Professor or Research Professor (Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill —Chapel Hill, NC
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- University
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Senior Research Statistician
RTI International —Raleigh, NC
- Management
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Cotton Incorporated —Cary, NC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Senior Energy Market Analyst - SERC Region
Energy Exemplar —North Topsail Beach, NC
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- 3 years
- Business development
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Research Analyst

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -
Chapel Hill, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
1 day ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

SAS
SAS language
Stata
Policy analysis
Data-driven problem-solving
SPSS

Full Job Description

Posting Information

Department

Kenan Institute of Private Ent-331600

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

08/19/2026

Application Deadline

09/02/2026

Open Until Filled

Position Type

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title

Research Analyst

Appointment Type

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number

20078153

Vacancy ID

NF0009967

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time Permanent

FTE

Hours per week

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Proposed Start Date

09/28/2026

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

The Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is seeking a Research Analyst to support both academic and translational research initiatives in collaboration with Kenan Institute experts, including the Executive Director, research faculty, economists and staff. The Research Analyst will also work closely with the Institute’s Research Initiatives team on Institute-led data and research projects, including the North Carolina economic Forecasting Initiative and the American Growth Project, a place-based economic forecasting initiative.

Specific job duties include:

Data analysis and modeling: Perform statistical analysis and econometric modeling to understand economic trends and evaluate policy outcomes. Identify, organize, and clean data using statistical software such as Stata, SAS, R, and Python among others.
Research development: Conduct literature reviews on a broad set of economic and business topics in support of development of research papers, white papers, and reports.
Team collaboration: Collaborate with fellow research analysts, economists, and other institutional stakeholders to scale-up the American Growth Project’s regional economic indicators and related content. This will involve participating in brainstorming sessions, contributing to research design, and engaging in regular discussions to foster innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to economic analysis and community development.
Knowledge dissemination: As a research analyst, you will be expected to effectively communicate research findings to diverse audiences through both written and verbal communication. You will assist with writing white papers, Kenan Insights and commentaries, policy briefs, and other translational research materials.
Project Management: Since this is a highly collaborative environment, as a research analyst you will be expected to effectively manage your components of projects, communicate project progress to team members and meet deadlines.

This position is contingent upon the continued availability of funding.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Must have familiarity with statistical software such as STATA, SPSS, SAS, etc.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Two years of relevant work experience or a master’s degree preferred.

Additional preferred qualifications include:

Familiarity with database structures and querying a plus.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Experience with data visualization packages, such as Tableau or PowerBI, as well as

spreadsheet/presentation software, including preparing summary charts, graphs, and tables.

Enthusiasm for making persuasive, data-driven arguments.
Ability to work with different stakeholders including both academic and business partners.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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