The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is looking to hire Research Associates to assist economists with research that can be used for publication in academic journals. The role involves analyzing economic and financial data, and contributing to articles and presentations on economic conditions and policy issues.
Requirements
- Utilize Excel and statistical packages such as Stata, R, Matlab, Julia, Python, and SAS.
- Strong background in mathematics and statistics, including coursework in Calculus II, Econometrics, Linear Algebra, and Differential equations.
- Previous economic research experience, such as undergraduate research assistant, research-related internship or independent research project.
Responsibilities
- Perform statistical, econometric, computational and analytical research that economists can use for publication in academic journals.
- Utilize Excel and statistical packages such as Stata, R, Matlab, Julia, Python, and SAS.
- Collect, organize and interpret economic and financial data.
- Review academic journals, market sources and government reports.
- Write short articles or assist economists in developing short articles and presentations on current economic and financial conditions and policy issues.
- Attend to additional assignments, including gathering and organizing survey data and anecdotal information and summarizing economic data for the Beige Book.
Other
- A GPA of 3.5 or above
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, econometrics, or quantitative economics
- Cover letter
- CV/Resume
- Copy of unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Technical writing sample
