2027 SF Fed Research Associate
About The Position
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is hiring Research Associates to join our Economic Research team. We welcome applications for multiple positions that start in the Summer of 2027. The Economic Research department is a center for innovative thinking about all aspects of the domestic and global economy. We conduct high-caliber research and provide in-depth and independent analysis to support monetary policy, supervision, and public information. We strive to conduct frontier research that informs policy. We cover a broad set of topics: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, International, Finance, and Macro Analysis and Economic Geography. Research Associates use analytical and computer programming skills in the areas of economics, finance, and statistics to support academic research and monetary policy work by staff economists. Research Associates can conduct research with multiple staff economists across all sections, providing exposure to different areas of economics and a wide range of methods. Research Associates have co-authored San Francisco Fed Economic Letters with staff economists. The position requires a two-year commitment and is ideal for those considering graduate studies, particularly in economics or finance. The San Francisco Fed offers a tuition assistance program, which allows Research Associates to take several graduate and undergraduate classes in economics, mathematics, statistics, and other areas at the University of California, Berkeley, and at Stanford University. All positions are in-office, based in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area. You would be joining a large, dynamic cohort of Research Associates who share and cultivate an environment of support, teamwork, and collegiality.
Requirements
- Superior academic record with a minimum of an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, completed by July 2027.
- Strong quantitative background in econometrics, statistics, math, and/or computer programming.
- Demonstrated interest in economics or finance.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Experience/proficiency with R, Stata, MATLAB, or Python; other computer programming experience a plus.
- Must be a "Protected Individual" as defined in U.S. federal immigration law (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident not requiring future sponsorship). Individuals needing immigration sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible.
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience as a Research Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Use analytical and computer programming skills in the areas of economics, finance, and statistics to support academic research and monetary policy work by staff economists.
- Conduct research with multiple staff economists across all sections, providing exposure to different areas of economics and a wide range of methods.
- Co-author San Francisco Fed Economic Letters with staff economists.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account
- Backup Child Care Program
- Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Family Care Leave
- Vacation Days
- Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Pet Insurance
- Matching 401(k)
- Retirement/Pension
- Tuition assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
