Federal Reserve Research Assistant Opportunities for Undergraduates
Posted in Undergrad Opportunities
Posted on 9/25/2024: The Federal Reserve is currently recruiting Research Assistants (RAs) for its Fall hiring cycle.
As you may know, these positions provide an exceptional pathway for students interested in macroeconomics, monetary policy, financial markets, and related areas. RAs play a critical role in supporting the Fed’s economic research, working closely with economists and analysts to gather data, run statistical analyses, and contribute to the production of research that influences national policy.
Key details about the positions:
- Full-time, two-year positions located at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C.
- RAs assist economists with research and policy work, leveraging tools like STATA, SAS, MATLAB, and Python.
- Competitive candidates usually have strong quantitative skills and experience with economic research methods.
- A background in economics, math, statistics, or related fields is highly recommended.
- This is an excellent steppingstone for students considering graduate studies in economics, public policy, or finance.
- U.S. citizenship is required
You can find more details about the positions and the application process on the Federal Reserve’s website: Research Assistant Program – Federal Reserve Careers