Research Associate, Economic Research & Data Analysis

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and 401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite amenities

Job summary

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond invites recent graduates to join as Research Assistants for a 24-month, full-time program starting in June 2027. RAs will support multiple economists, work on macro models, time-series econometrics, and related topics, and present findings in study groups and seminars.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in economics or related field, strong econometrics coursework, programming ability, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related field with strong coursework in econometrics.
• Proven programming experience and ability to work with statistical software.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support economists with academic and policy research projects.
• Write code to solve dynamic economic models and analyze data.
• Analyze time-series and panel data and prepare literature reviews.
• Assist in preparing policy briefings and contribute to new project ideas.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics or related field

Tools

Stata

R

MATLAB

Job description

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond invites recent graduates to join as Research Assistants for a 24-month, full-time program starting in June 2027. RAs will support multiple economists, work on macro models, time-series econometrics, and related topics, and present findings in study groups and seminars.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in economics or related field, strong econometrics coursework, programming ability, and solid communication skills.