Research Associate

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Kansas City, MO, USA
Hybrid (5 days per month work from home flexibility)
Bachelor's or master's degree in economics
Coursework or experience in economics required
Proficiency in programming languages like stata r python
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking Research Associates for their Economic Research Department, starting in summer 2026. This role involves working closely with Ph.D. economists on various economic research topics and developing skills in programming and data analysis

Job Summary

  • The Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is recruiting for Research Associates to conduct innovative analysis on topics including international trade and monetary policy.
  • RAs will work alongside Ph.D. economists on policy briefings, gather and analyze data, program economic models, and prepare charts for presentations.
  • This two-year position offers exposure to high-performance computing environments and has historically led many participants to top-tier Ph.D. programs.

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking Research Associates for their Economic Research Department, starting in summer 2026. This role involves working closely with Ph.D. economists on various economic research topics and developing skills in programming and data analysis.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in economics
  • Coursework or experience in economics required
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Stata R Python

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with empirical research and data analysis
  • Strong academic record
  • Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in economics

Key Requirements

  • Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • F-1 visa holders with STEM OPT extension are eligible
  • Non-U.S. citizens must obtain legal status to work for at least two years

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization without future sponsorship

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