What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applied Behavior Economist position at Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)?
Job Description
Job Description
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is seeking interns to join our team this summer. As an IBHS intern, you’ll contribute to our mission of strengthening homes, businesses, and communities against severe weather—which means making a difference in the lives of real people. You’ll also work for a world-class organization where integrity and hard work are valued and where crash-testing homes and buildings is all part of the plan for discovering better building methods.
Learn more about IBHS at ibhs.org and hear what former interns have to say about their experience at ibhs.org / intern-with-ibhs .
A professional who leverages insights from behavioral economics to analyze and influence human decision-making about building mitigation in defense of severe weather, and more generally about current topics of concern for IBHS.
Designs strategies that utilize cognitive biases and heuristics to achieve desired outcomes, such as increasing homeowner engagement, promoting understanding of mitigation effectiveness, or improving building material literacy.
Key responsibilities of an applied behavioral economist :
Research and data analysis :
Conducting research on persona behavior, analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and cognitive biases that influence decision-making.
Designing behavioral interventions :
Creating and implementing strategies that leverage behavioral insights to nudge people towards desired actions, like framing information in specific ways, using default options, or providing timely reminders.
A / B testing and experimentation :
Designing and running controlled experiments to test the effectiveness of behavioral interventions and measure their impact on key metrics.
Consulting and advising :
Providing expert advice to colleagues on how to apply behavioral economics to solve specific problems.
Communication and collaboration :
Communicating complex behavioral insights to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate behavioral design into projects.
Required skills for an applied behavioral economist :
Strong understanding of behavioral economics theory : Familiarity with cognitive biases, heuristics, decision-making frameworks, and relevant psychological concepts
Quantitative analysis skills : Proficiency in statistical analysis, data visualization, and experimental design
Research methodology : Ability to design and conduct research studies to gather relevant data
Communication and presentation skills : Effectively conveying complex behavioral insights to diverse audiences
Problem-solving and critical thinking : Identifying key behavioral factors influencing decision-making and developing practical solutions
Collaboration in a matrixed work environment : Effectively working in project teams that span multiple departments at IBHS and with partner organizations.
Qualifications and Experience :
Master's Degree Required, PhD in Behavioral Economics is preferred along with at least 3 years in the field applying behavioral economics to real world problems and measuring the results
Natural Catastrophe (Nat cat) experience with research and message development or working with vulnerabilities from catastrophes.
Commitment to Diversity :
IBHS is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Drug‐free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer & E‐Verify Employer
Job Types : Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute / relocate :
Richburg, SC : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location : One location
