Economic Research, Internship - Summer 2027

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City offers a ten-week paid summer internship in its Economics Research department. The team conducts analysis on topics including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and labor economics.

Interns work with a staff economist on an academic project to extract labor market information from early 20th‑century newspapers, primarily using Python to process the data. This role suits someone considering a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in economics or closely related field (statistics, mathematics, or computer science).
• Proficiency in Python required; knowledge of R desirable.
• Experience with empirical research and data analysis highly desirable.
• Exceptional academic record and strong analytical foundation.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently toward desired goals.
• Undergraduate students graduating May 2027–May 2028 or current graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Work with a staff economist on an academic research project to extract labor market information from newspapers of the early 20th century.
• The main activity will include using Python to process the newspapers.
• This is an excellent position for someone who is passionate about research and considering a Ph.D. in economics.
• Interns develop technical skills and are exposed to a range of economic research topics.

Education

Economics or related field (statistics, mathematics, or computer science)

Academic excellence

Strong written and oral communication

Independent work

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityWhen you join the Federal Reserve-the nation's central bank-you'll play a key role, collaborating with leading professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we're building a dynamic and diverse team for our future.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has an opening for a ten-week paid summer internship in Economics Research department. The department conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and labor economics.

Key Activities

• The Intern will work with a staff economist on an academic research project to extract labor market information from newspapers of the early 20th century.
• The main activity will include using Python to process the newspapers.
• This is an excellent position for someone who is passionate about research and considering a Ph.D. in economics.
• Interns develop technical skills and are exposed to a range of economic research topics.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students with a graduation date between May 2027 - May 2028, or current graduate students.
• Pursuing a degree in economics or a closely related field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
• Proficiency in Python required; knowledge of R desirable.
• Experience with empirical research and data analysis highly desirable.
• Exceptional academic record.
• Strong analytical foundation.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently toward desired goals.

Additional Information

How We Work

• On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility
• Location: Kansas City, MO
• Remote Eligible: No

Pay Rate

• $21.00per hour

Screening Requirements

Certain eligibility requirements apply.

Sponsorship

The Federal Reserve System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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