Research Economist

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Richmond - United States
S: Competitive

Conduct independent research and analysis of topics in economics, including monetary policy, and banking and financial markets, using advanced economic theory, and/or statistical and econometric analysis of data for publication in top-tier external journals and Bank publications. Prepare and deliver policy briefings for Bank president on policy matters related to FOMC, banking, or regional activities. Brief and counsel senior management on the national, regional, and international economy and on issues concerning monetary policy, bank and financial regulation, and financial markets; assist in the preparation of speeches or presentations for senior management. Enhance subject matter expertise in specific policy areas through research and developed external relationships in relevant research area; present research at professional meetings. Provide subject matter expertise to support initiatives in the Department and in other areas of the Bank. Plan, oversee, and coordinate assignments of research assistants.

Requirements: Ph.D. or completion of all Ph.D. requirements (including dissertation defense) in Economics, or a related discipline. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; must have demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: macroeconomics, banking and financial markets, or labor economics. Must have demonstrated expertise with econometrics, including comprehensive econometric modeling techniques using C++, SAS, Splus, Stata, Gauss, Mathematica, or equivalent. Must have demonstrated publication of academic research related to macroeconomics, banking and financial markets, or labor economics. Job in Richmond, VA. Position requires up to 25% travel for site visits, meetings and conferences. Applications should be submitted online at www.richmondfed.org specifying Job ID # 250889.

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