The Economic Research Department conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, labor economics, fiscal policy, urban economics, energy economics, regional economics, and payments
Job Summary
The Economic Research Department conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, labor economics, fiscal policy, urban economics, energy economics, regional economics, and payments.
RAs develop technical skills, such as programming and working in a High-Performance Computing environment, and are exposed to a broad range of economic research topics.
This is an excellent position for someone who is passionate about research and considering a Ph.D. in economics.
Matching Summary
The Economic Research Department conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, labor economics, fiscal policy, urban economics, energy economics, regional economics, and payments.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Programming languages
Statistical software packages
Empirical research
Data analysis
Nice-to-have
High-Performance Computing environment
Passion for research
Considering a Ph.D.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's or master's degree in economics or related field
Coursework or experience in economics
Coursework or experience in econometrics, mathematics, statistics, and computer science highly desirable
Proficiency in programming languages and statistical software packages highly desirable
Strong academic record and experience with empirical research and data analysis highly desirable
Work Rights
Must be able to obtain legal status to work in the U.S. for at least two years without sponsorship