Financial Economists

American finance Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Descripción de la vacante

The Federal Reserve Board invites applications from Ph.D. economists or candidates nearing completion to contribute to research and policy in a collaborative workplace in Washington, DC.

We welcome applicants to submit a cover letter, CV, job market paper, three letters of recommendation, and citizenship questions via the JOE system by the stated deadlines. The Board supports professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• Ph.D. in economics, finance, or related discipline, or near completion.
• Ability to contribute substantially to research and policy analysis.
• All positions are located in Washington, D.C.

Responsabilidades

• Recruitment and outreach activities.
• Formal and informal training and mentoring programs.
• Guiding and mentoring research assistants.

Educación

Ph.D. in economics, finance, or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking new Ph.D. and seasoned economist candidates who demonstrate the potential to contribute creatively to academic research and policy in a collaborative workplace. We invite applications from candidates with a Ph.D. in economics, finance, or a related discipline, or who are nearing completion of their doctoral dissertation in such disciplines.

The Board employs over 400 researchers to support its research and policy missions. In analyzing economic and financial data and conditions, the Board relies on economists with backgrounds in almost all fields of economics. To learn more about Board economists’ work in related fields, please browse through the economists’ web pages, which can be found here: https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/researchers.htm.

Board economists have an opportunity to engage in a variety of professional growth activities, including but not limited to

1. recruitment and outreach activities;
2. formal and informal training and mentoring programs;
3. guiding and mentoring research assistants.

Researchers at the Board benefit from extensive and unique data resources, state-of-the-art computing facilities, highly trained and motivated research assistants and analysts, support for conference travel and academic journal submissions, highly visible research working paper series, and active academic seminar series as well as internal workshops for presenting work in progress. Information on resources is available at https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres.htm. The Board also hosts a Federal Statistical Research Data Center, which allows researchers with approved projects to access restricted-use microdata from the Census Bureau and other agencies to address important research questions. A benefits package that includes parental leave and alternative work schedules to support work-life balance is also available to Board employees.

For priority consideration, please apply by November 13, 2026, through the AEA Job Openings for Economists (JOE) website with the application requirements listed below. Late applications may be considered as scheduling allows.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in economics, finance, or a related discipline, or must be preparing to defend a Ph.D. dissertation. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to contribute substantially to research and policy analysis of interest to the Board of Governors and to the intellectual environment at the Board more generally. All positions are located in Washington, D.C.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Job Market Paper
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Questions regarding citizenship in the JOE application

Selection Process

We will conduct an initial screening based on your application materials. Candidates who are successful in meeting our initial criteria may receive an invitation to participate in a first-round, virtual interview between December 11-15, 2026. Following a virtual interview, some candidates will receive an invitation for a flyout to one of our Washington, D.C. locations. Flyout interviews include meetings with multiple Board staff and the candidate conducting a 75-minute seminar. The Board will cover costs associated with travel and lodging for all flyout candidates. The Board extends offers on a rolling basis following flyouts, and start dates are negotiated between the candidate and the hiring division/section.

Rolling deadline

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 13, 2026. The final application deadline is January 31, 2027.