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Principal Economist - 1061

Economicmodeling · Remote (Work From Home) US

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Economicmodeling's roles stay open a median of 72 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Economicmodeling's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Economicmodeling
high
28 stale, 0 reposted of 28 open
Hiring momentum
42 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Economicmodeling's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Economicmodeling.

About this role

The Principal Economist at Lightcast will lead research focused on the intersection of higher education and labor market outcomes, addressing challenges faced by educational institutions. This role involves developing and publishing influential research, engaging with leaders in higher education, and presenting findings at conferences. The candidate will need to balance academic rigor with practical implications for universities and policymakers.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Economicmodeling as an employer.

What you need

  • Strong publication record
  • Deep knowledge of higher education
  • Established network across the academic and research community
  • Ability to develop rigorous research methodology
  • Comfortable presenting findings at academic conferences
  • Ability to discuss implications with university leaders

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Remote work may require self-discipline and motivation
  • Focus on higher education may limit exposure to other industries

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Listed by Economicmodeling on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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