On-site; 5 days per month work from home flexibility
Programming languages and statistical software
Empirical research and data analysis
Economics or closely related field
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a Research Associate for its Economic Research Department, starting in summer 2026. The role is ideal for individuals passionate about research and considering a Ph.D. in economics, offering exposure to a variety of economic topics and technical skill development
Job Summary
The Economic Research Department conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and labor economics.
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.
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a Research Associate for its Economic Research Department, starting in summer 2026. The role is ideal for individuals passionate about research and considering a Ph.D. in economics, offering exposure to a variety of economic topics and technical skill development.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Programming languages and statistical software
Empirical research and data analysis
Economics or closely related field
Nice-to-have
High-Performance Computing environment
Passion for research
Considering a Ph.D. in economics
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree
Coursework or experience in econometrics, mathematics, statistics, and computer science
Proficiency in Stata, R, Python, or Matlab
Strong academic record
Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Work Rights
Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship