Research Associate

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia•Omaha, NE

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is recruiting for the position of Research Associate (RA) with a focus on agricultural economics to be located in Omaha. The Department conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of agricultural topics, including finance, trade, production, and regional markets to provide support for monetary policy and industry engagement. The Department has an opening for an RA to start summer 2026. The duration for this position generally is expected to be for 2 years with the opportunity to extend, if applicable. This is an excellent position for someone who is passionate about agricultural research and considering a graduate degree in economics or a related field. RAs develop technical skills in data management, survey methodologies, and statistical analysis and gain exposure to a broad range of economic research topics with a particular emphasis on agricultural markets and institutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, agricultural economics or a closely related field with a focus on agriculture.
Coursework or experience in economics required.
Proficiency in programming languages and statistical software packages, such as Stata, R, Python, or Matlab, highly desirable.
Strong academic record and experience with empirical research and data analysis highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or experience in agricultural economics preferred.

Responsibilities

Working with other economists on policy briefings, presentations for external engagements, and research projects related to agricultural economics and finance.
Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing agricultural economic data, preparing charts for presentations on agricultural and regional economic conditions.
Oversee processes associated with collecting data through quarterly surveys of agricultural credit and lending conditions.
Assisting in developing and organizing agricultural conferences, industry meetings, and roundtables.