Research Associate - Regional Affairs

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Kansas City - United States
S: Competitive

Job Summary
This position will assist senior staff economists on academic research projects, monetary policy briefings, and public presentations. More experienced Research Associates participate in econometric research, write for Bank publications, and deliver speeches to civic and educational groups.

Key Activities
Responsibilities include: gathering and analyzing data, programming economic models, performing basic econometric and statistical analysis, conducting literature searches, preparing charts for presentations on economic and financial conditions, writing summaries of economic and financial conditions, and drafting other reports and memos.

This is an excellent position for someone considering a Ph.D. in economics or a career in research and policy. Most Research Associates stay with the department for two to three years, at which point many return to graduate school.

Qualifications
• Applicants must have a bachelor's or master's degree in economics or a closely related field such as statistics, computer science, or mathematics.
• Successful candidates will have a strong academic record, high proficiency with spreadsheet software and programming, and excellent communication skills.
• Coursework or experience in econometrics, math, statistics, and statistical software packages is highly desirable.

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