The
OR Research Assistant Program is a fellowship program that was developed for graduating undergraduates (recent , December 2015, and May 2016 graduates may apply) who are interested in spending 2-3 years in the Office of Research working alongside Ph.D. researchers (which include economists, research psychologists, and research scientists) on substantial and rigorous data oriented policy projects. Ideally, the candidates’ time with our office would prepare them for future graduate programs such as Ph.D. programs in economics and finance, Masters of Public Policy, and other graduate fields. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of academic excellence in one of the following areas: economics, mathematics, statistics, or computer science. Experience in R, SAS, or Stata programming, as well as Excel, is also key. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, as is the demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
How to apply to the OR Research Assistant Program:Visit our website:
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/jobs/location/October 19, 2015 – November 20, 2015 (apply early, since we may have an application cap)
Components of the application include (check job posting for official requirements):
- Resume (required)
- School transcripts showing progress toward degree (required – we can take recent graduates as well as those expecting graduation in December 2015 or May/June 2016)
- Short questionnaire (required – administered on the application website)
- Cover letter (strongly recommended)
About The Office of Research (OR):
The Office of Research (OR) in the Research, Markets, and Regulations Division (RMR) is realizing the CFPB’s mission by bringing an empirical, data-driven approach to the analysis of consumer financial markets. OR provides the main analytics to understand consumer behavior and support the Bureau’s actions in policy-making, supervision, and enforcement.
