Research Associate Jobs

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco We are the San Francisco Fed, public servants with a congressionally mandated mission to promote a sound and stable economy to support the lives of all Americans. We are a community-engaged bank, and we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, diverse people of the Twelfth District. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives. We respect people for what they do and for who they are. We build opportunities to learn and grow. When you join the SF Fed, you become part of a team united in its purpose to promote an economy that works for everyone.

• Conduct quantitative research analyses using economic and financial data; computer programming; preparation of supporting briefing and educational outreach materials; and financial and economic database management.
• The position requires a two-year commitment and is ideal for students considering graduate studies, particularly in economics or finance.
• Research Associates make use of their analytical skills in the areas of economics, finance, statistics, and programming to support academic research and monetary policy work by staff economists.

• Experience with Matlab, Stata, Python, or R.
• An interest in economics or finance.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Other computer programming experience a plus.
• This position requires access to confidential FOMC and or/supervisory information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Candidates who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and lawful permanent resident and meet other eligibility requirements.
• Previous work experience as a Research Assistant also a plus, but not necessary.
• Superior academic record with at least a B.A., B.S. or B.E. that includes a strong quantitative background (econometrics, statistics, advanced calculus, or computer programming). Typically requires two or more years of experience in math, econometrics, statistics, programming, computer science coursework.

Full time Regular Yes Economics/Research First (United States of America)