The Board of Governors and the 12 Federal Reserve Banks throughout the country are currently recruiting upcoming graduates to fill multiple Research Assistant positions that will become available in spring and summer 2022. The positions are full-time, salaried, and offer full benefits, including tuition assistance. Thank you for distributing this information to graduating students in your department to alert them of these openings.

The Federal Reserve System is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize the benefit derived from different perspectives and experiences and we look carefully at candidates’ applications to identify individuals whose perspectives could benefit our work. As such, we especially encourage submissions from individuals of groups traditionally less represented in economics.

Research Assistants work closely with economists at the top of their fields on a variety of research questions and real-world policy issues while developing a toolkit beneficial for graduate study and future career paths. Research Assistants typically work for two to three years, before going on to competitive graduate programs or pursuing other careers. 

We seek individuals with strong academic records and excellent written and oral communication skills. Competitive candidates should have intermediate coursework in economics and a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics. We also look for prior research experience, demonstrated interest in economics, programming experience, and familiarity with statistical programming packages, such as STATA, MATLAB, and R. Most positions require US citizenship, but some Reserve Banks consider non-U.S. citizen candidates.

Interested students will find general information about our Research Assistant program at www.fedeconjobs.org. This site also directs candidates to specific information and application instructions for each of the Federal Reserve Banks and the Board. Candidates must submit separate applications to each location of interest.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email or phone.

Thank you for your support!

Kaitlyn Rubley

Business Management Analyst

Division of Research and Statistics

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Cell: 202-770-9985

Email: Kaitlyn.Rubley@frb.gov

PREDOC Summer 2021 course in Social Science Analytics

 The 8-week, free-of-charge course for rising seniors is designed to introduce students to the coding, research methodology, and professional skills relevant when applying for a pre-doctoral research position at a university, research institution, or think tank. Participants will also receive a stipend for taking part in the course. Please share with students you feel would benefit from this opportunity. Applications are due June 30, 2021.

The course, taught by Chicago Booth’s Pradeep K. Chintagunta, will run from July 12 to September 2, meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT Monday through Thursday evenings. The course will give students an opportunity to:

• Develop their ability to pose and answer meaningful questions in the social sciences using a rigorous research methodology
• Gain experience with large, real-world data sets
• Prepare, present, and get feedback on a research project from discipline experts
• Sharpen their professional and communication skills through a series of weekly workshops
• Network with fellow students interested in a similar career
• Further understand the pathway to a career in research

Policy Analyst for Trade Policy Studies

Description

The Cato Institute is seeking to hire a full-time trade Policy Analyst in Washington DC to join and complement an effective team of researchers. The Policy Analyst will be responsible for analyzing the economic impact of trade policy in the United States with occasional analyses of trade policy in other countries. Their analyses will be published in multiple formats including policy analyses to working papers, op-eds, blog posts, white papers, and others. The trade policy analyst will report directly to the Director of the Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies. The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial, creative, hard-working, and able to work well in a team that specializes in a range U.S. trade policy and international law topics. Compensation is competitive and will be based on the experience and skills of the successful candidate.

Company Overview

The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization—a think tank—dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.

Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to Cato’s Letters, a series of essays published in 18th- century England that presented a vision of society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple, timeless principles of that revolution — individual liberty, limited government, and free markets – turn out to be even more powerful in today’s world of global markets and unprecedented access to information than Jefferson or Madison could have imagined. Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for free people, it is the indispensable framework for the future.

Cato Institute is an EOE.

Responsibilities

• Produce studies, original empirical research, op-eds, blog posts, and social media content that address relevant trade policy issues from an economic perspective. This will be done individually as well as in collaboration with other Cato scholars.
• Make presentations to audiences, participate in panel discussions, and make media appearances related to trade policy.
• Organize policy forums, other events, and educate policy makers on the economics of trade.
• Commission and edit studies from outside experts on the economics of trade.

Requirements

• Must have an understanding of trade policy.
• Must have a strong grasp of economics, particularly the economics of trade.
• Must have strong quantitative skills, including experience with the latest econometric methods and familiarity with software packages or programming languages used for data analysis (such as Stata, R, Python, MATLAB, etc.).
• Must have the ability to work on multiple tasks independently and as part of a highly collaborative team on a time-sensitive basis, a commitment to accuracy, and creativity in making innovative arguments for trade liberalization.
• Must be able to participate in events, including conferences and webinars.
• Must have strong writing and communication skills.
• Must have a strong commitment to Cato’s values.
• Advanced degree in economics or other social sciences is preferred.
• Fluency and literacy in Mandarin is positive.

To Apply, Please Submit the Following

• CV/Resume. Cover letter optional.
• A code sample or code project in Stata or R.
• Two representative research products or writing samples that must show your statistical skills (research reports, working papers, peer-reviewed articles, dissertations, data memos, blog posts, etc.).

The application is now live for Capital Group’s August 2021 Summer Investment Series, a virtual program designed to introduce students from underrepresented backgrounds to the basics of investing.  More details below.   Please note the application deadline is June 20^th.

Perfect for students who are interested in learning about investing – either as a life skill or a potential career path!  It is a terrific opportunity – and no finance background is required.

Introducing the Capital Group Summer Investment Series

Are you curious about understanding how businesses work? Why companies succeed or fail? Are you interested in thinking about the next 5 and 10 years of economic development, and how to understand impact in the corporate sector? Come learn how your skills and passions can translate to meaningful work with Capital Group.

 Apply here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddnAh5kyfEZcVPPKC1OSaWPqYb_Bh0OVvkDpj9q9r3ydAo6Q/viewform

We are excited to announce a virtual program that will introduce you to the basics of investing. A background in finance or business is not necessary: we’ll help you build skills through several hands-on sessions, and we’re focused on connection and mentorship. We will equip you with the tools to navigate a career in investment management & research.

Program Details

• Participants will have the opportunity to hear panel discussions, participate in a case study, and interact with our investment colleagues to learn more about the industry.
• Three virtual interactive seminars are scheduled for August 11, August 18, and August 25 from 3:00-4:30pm EST.  

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

• All incoming sophomores and juniors enrolled in 4-year colleges or universities in the US OR
• Incoming second year students enrolled in 3 or 4-year colleges or universities in Asia or Europe

Who Should Apply

• Students from groups underrepresented in financial services in the US (i.e. African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, and First Gen students).
• Students who, by reasons of their culture, class, race, ethnicity, background, work and life experiences, and/or skills and interests, would bring diversity to the investment management field.
• A background in finance or investing is not required.