Regional Affairs Reserach Associate - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

The Regional Affairs Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is recruiting for the position of Research Associate. This position will assist senior staff economists on academic research projects, monetary policy briefings, and public presentations. More experienced Research Associates participate in econometric research, write for Bank publications, and deliver speeches to civic and educational groups.

Job responsibilities:

• Assisting Ph.D. economists on academic research projects and payment policy briefings.
• Gathering and analyzing data, programming economic models, performing basic econometric and statistical analyses, conducting literature searches, preparing charts for presentations on economic and financial conditions, writing summaries of economic and financial conditions, and drafting other reports and memos. 

This is an excellent position for someone considering a Master’s or Ph.D. in economics or a career in research and policy. Research Associates develop technical skills and are exposed to a broad range of economic research topics. Most Research Associates stay at the Bank for two to three years, at which point many attend graduate school.

Required Education and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics or a closely related field, such as statistics, computer science, or math. 
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, spreadsheet software and programming.
• Coursework or experience in econometrics, math, statistics, and statistical software packages is highly desirable. 

To Apply:

• Click here on the following link to apply: 
• Apply for “Research Associate – Regional Affairs.” 
• Please attach your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript. 
• Only US citizens and citizens of Canada and Mexico who qualify for the TN visa will be considered. Foreign students with only Optional Practical Training are not eligible. 
• Applications will be pre-screened prior to interview selections. You will receive notification if you have been selected for a phone interview.