Richmond Federal Reserve RA Positions

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is looking for highly motivated recent graduates to assist economists with academic and policy-oriented research full-time starting in the summer of 2023. Candidates should have their bachelors by the start date of June 2023.

These are full-time, 2-year positions to work along our economists in their research projects. The opportunity should be particularly interesting to someone considering an academic career in economics. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 1st.

We are looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds, interests, and perspectives. During the two years they spend in the Department, we mentor our Research Associates (RAs) and we provide them with many opportunities to learn, in their daily work interactions with economists and other RAs, as well as attending seminars and lectures, and giving presentations in RA-led study groups. We provide a friendly and academically-oriented environment where RAs can learn, grow and develop their own skills and interests, while contributing to our policy and research projects.

Qualifications:
We are seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and extensive coursework in economics (preferred), mathematics (required), and statistics. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Experience with computer programming and statistical analysis software packages (such as Matlab, Stata and R) is highly valued. Strong oral and written communication skills are required. Evidence of interest in research in the form of previous work experience as a research assistant, or completion of a senior thesis, is a plus.

What You Will Do:
The RA pool supports multiple economists with their academic research on wide-ranging topics (including general equilibrium macroeconomic models, time-series econometrics, labor economics, financial economics, contract theory, public and health economics, industrial organization, and regional economics). Responsibilities include writing computer code to solve dynamic economic models or analyze time-series and panel data, literature reviews, and helping with model derivations. RAs also use these tools to assist in the preparation of policy briefings. The position is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in economics.

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