The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Kansas City, MO
- Posted
- Sep 2
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic and diverse team for our future.
The Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is recruiting for the position of Research Associate (RA). The Department conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including macroeconomics, monetary policy, international trade, applied microeconomics, labor economics, fiscal policy, energy economics, regional economics, and payments. The Department has openings for RAs to start summer 2027.
What you'd do
- Working with PhD economists on policy briefings and academic research projects.
- Gathering and analyzing data, programming economic models, and creating charts for presentations on economic and financial conditions.
- Participating in econometric or theoretical research, writing for Bank publications, and delivering speeches to civic and educational groups
- Please attach a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript copy. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Generally, non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply if they are able to obtain the legal status to work in the United States for at least two years without sponsorship from the Bank.
- F-1 visa holders with STEM OPT extension are eligible to apply.
- We will review applications on a rolling basis, so applying early is recommended.
- Applications will be pre-screened prior to interview selections. You will receive notification if you have been selected for a virtual interview.
- Please apply before November 30, 2026 to be considered for a summer 2027 position.
- On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility
- Location: Kansas City, MO
What they want
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics or a closely related field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
- Coursework or experience in economics required; coursework or experience in econometrics, mathematics, statistics, and computer science highly desirable.
- 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.
About Federal Reserve
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- Starts
- 2026-08-31