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Amare Alemaye Mersha

@amarealemayemersha

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Economist and quantitative researcher specializing in macroeconomic modelling and policy evaluation.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I seek research-focused roles in economics or quantitative analysis where I can develop models, inform policy, collaborate with academics and policymakers, and advance environmental-macroeconomic research.

I am a dedicated researcher and educator with deep experience in macroeconomic analysis, applied econometrics, and policy evaluation, holding a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Milan and Pavia.

I have led and contributed to research on macroeconomic fluctuations, environmental efficiency and export commodity sectors, authored peer-reviewed publications, and produced working papers on emissions pricing and environmental policy impacts.

I combine strong data and programming skills (MATLAB, Python, Stata, R, EViews), teaching and consultancy experience, and a track record of delivering research, supervising fieldwork and communicating results to academic and policy audiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Contributor

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Outlier

May 2025 - Present (4 months)

Contributed to projects creating and reviewing tasks to improve AI model performance across various initiatives.

Data Annotation Task Design Quality Assurance AI Evaluation Python Statistical Analysis

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Milan

Feb 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Conducting postdoctoral research focused on macroeconomics, environmental and economic efficiency and contributing to ongoing quantitative research projects.

Environmental Macroeconomics DSGE Modelling Econometrics Matlab Python Stata Data Analysis

PhD Researcher in Economics

University of Pavia

Jan 2019 - Dec 2024 (5 years 11 months)

Conducted PhD research on macroeconomic fluctuations and export commodity sectors, completed five teaching assistantships, and presented work at seminars and conferences.

DSGE Models Teaching Stata R Research Design

Junior Consultant

Icos Consulting PLC

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Won multiple consultancy contracts, supervised field data collection, analyzed datasets and authored reports across baseline assessments, M&E, feasibility studies and customer surveys.

Monitoring & Evaluation Field Supervision Data Analysis Survey Design Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement

Lecturer

Debre Tabor University

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017 (5 years 11 months)

Taught undergraduate courses across economics subjects, developed teaching modules for regular and distance learners, and supervised senior essays and internal seminars.

Teaching Curriculum Development Academic Supervision Distance Learning Presentation Public Finance

Customer Service Officer

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)

Provided banking services to local and foreign customers, enhancing communication and client-service processes in a commercial banking environment.

Customer Service Banking Operations Communication Client Relations Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Milan

Doctor of Philosophy, Economics

2019 - 2024

Ph.D. in Economics focused on macroeconomic fluctuations and export commodity sectors of emerging economies under supervision of Professor Guido Ascari.