The Census Bureau’s Economic Measurement and Research Internship (EMRI) program seeks to hire interns in economics, sociology, statistics, and other social sciences to support the nation’s growing demand for information. These are excepted appointments not to exceed two years but may be extended up to four years upon supervisory approval. Census conducts statistical programs, supported by research, and is continuously improving existing or developing new data products.
The Center for Economic Studies (CES) seeks several interns who have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree to provide research assistance to Ph.D. social scientists with research projects using confidential microdata. Relocation expenses may be paid.
The internship is an excellent opportunity, especially for those who might be interested in returning to school to earn their Ph.D., to gain experience in conducting original economic research and in developing advanced programming and data analysis skills.
The ideal candidate will have previous programming experience in a statistical analysis software package (e.g., SAS, Stata, R, Python). Job duties generally include: data management and analysis,
building data linking capabilities,
summarizing results in tables and graphs, and
research.
Click on the following links for specific information on the EMRI Program:
How to Apply (Applicants should apply by June 30, 2023.)
Benefits
Notes: The website is in the process of being updated; please ignore information on a position with OSCA. Also, be sure to review the Qualification Standards referenced under the Prospective Candidates section and indicate in the email you send with application materials if you wish to be considered for the Economist (0110 series), Survey Statistician (1530 series), or both series. Being considered for both series may increase the probability of being selected for a position.
The successful candidate work schedule is part-time or full-time. If hired for this position, the location will be determined upon selection. If your duty station is Suitland, MD, you will be expected to temporarily telework to the maximum extent while the headquarters building is being renovated. Once the Census Bureau is permitted to return to the office building, you will be expected to do so within 30 calendar days of receiving notification. At that time, you may be eligible to continue to telework or work remotely two or more days a pay period consistent with the Census Bureau's flexible telework and remote work policies and approval from your supervisor.
Information about the CES can be found here.
Questions about job duties should be directed to Cheryl Grim (Cheryl.Ann.Grim@census.gov), but several hiring managers are currently looking for highly qualified candidates to work on their projects.
