ML Research Assistant: Economic Data & Forecasting

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Free onsite fitness center

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York seeks a Research Assistant for its Economic Research Department in Philadelphia. The role involves conducting statistical analysis and utilizing machine learning techniques to support economic research.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and experience in programming languages such as Python and R. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a quantitative field.
• Two years experience desired in natural language processing and related programming.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical and econometric analysis.
• Organize and analyze data with various programming languages.
• Prepare and present research results.
• Document methodologies and train junior analysts.

Skills

Knowledge of machine learning methods

Proficiency with Python

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, economics, mathematics, statistics, or finance

Tools

Python

R

Stata

SAS

MATLAB

Job description

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York seeks a Research Assistant for its Economic Research Department in Philadelphia. The role involves conducting statistical analysis and utilizing machine learning techniques to support economic research.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and experience in programming languages such as Python and R. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and flexible work schedules.