Economics PhD, Internship - Summer 2027

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City offers a ten-week paid summer internship in the Economics Research division. The intern will work closely with a supervising economist on a research project in applied microeconomics, contributing to empirical analysis and a research paper to be presented at the end of the summer.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate economics degree with strong research skills and experience in Stata, R, or Python, and can work independently as well as collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate degree in Economics is required; current PhD students in Economics strongly preferred.
• Experience with empirical research methods and statistical software (Stata, R, Python, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a research project in applied microeconomics under supervision.
• Assist with empirical analysis and development of a research paper or extended abstract for departmental presentation at summer's end.

Skills

Empirical research methods

Stata

R

Python

Education

Undergraduate degree in Economics

PhD students in Economics preferred

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 the Economics Research division.

The division conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and labor economics.

Key Activities

• The intern will partner closely with a supervising economist to support a research project in applied microeconomics. Responsibilities include supporting empirical analysis and the development of a research paper or extended abstract, which will be presented to the department at the end of the summer.

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate degree in Economics required; current PhD students in Economics strongly preferred.
• Experience with empirical research methods and statistical software (such as Stata, R, Python, or similar) preferred.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Additional Information

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

Pay Rate

• $40.00per hour

ScreeningRequirements

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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