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The Federal Reserve System Government

Research Associate

St. Louis, MO In person Full-time

Location: St. Louis, MO

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

The St. Louis Fed hires several Research Associates each year. Start dates for this search are in the Spring or Summer of 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with, learn, and engage with our reputable economist staff, visiting fellows and scholars. Former St. Louis RAs have continued their careers in other Bank divisions, in PhD programs, and in the private sector. More Information can be found in the RAjobs link below under the success stories tab.

Visit https://research.stlouisfed.org/RAjobs/ for a detailed overview of the RA position.

What are the day-to-day activities?

Perform statistical, econometric, computational and analytical research that economists can use for publication in academic journals.

Utilize Excel and statistical packages such as Stata, R, Matlab, Julia, Python, and SAS.

Collect, organize and interpret economic and financial data.

Review academic journals, market sources and government reports.

Write short articles or assist economists in developing short articles and presentations on current economic and financial conditions and policy issues.

Attend to additional assignments, including gathering and organizing survey data and anecdotal information and summarizing economic data for the Beige Book.

A GPA of 3.5 or above

Bachelor’s degree in economics, econometrics, or quantitative economics

Strong background in mathematics and statistics, including coursework in Calculus II, Econometrics, Linear Algebra, and Differential equations

Previous economic research experience, such as undergraduate research assistant, research-related internship or independent research project.

How to Apply

  • Please apply via: https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12583 and follow the below instructions to be considered. Interested applicants must submit the documents requested below:
  • NOTE: Applications will not be considered without all of these materials.
  • Cover letter

CV/Resume

  • Copy of unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Technical writing sample
  • Completed applicant summary file using the following file: https://www.stlouisfed.org/-/media/project/frbstl/stlouisfed/research/careers/2025-ra-applicant-summary-file-st-louis-fed.docx?sc_lang=en&hash=01F2295F22DBEC3C92E2A7376FC03837

Job description provided by The Federal Reserve System.
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