Federal Reserve Bank

Economist

Federal Reserve Bank$204K — $307K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D in economics required.
  • Expertise in macroeconomics, labor economics, inflation dynamics, and public finance validated by research papers.
  • Proven capacity for policy-relevant research at the frontier of economics.
  • Strong quantitative and econometric skills from academic coursework or professional experience.
  • Experience with large-scale datasets in research.

Responsibilities

  • Advise Bank leadership on critical monetary policy issues.
  • Stay updated on monetary policy developments using advanced methods.
  • Produce and publish high-quality research papers.
  • Present research findings at various professional events.
  • Organize workshops and conferences as needed.
  • Engage with the public on Federal Reserve policies through outreach initiatives.
  • Support staff recruitment efforts through CV reviews and interviews.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment at the Federal Reserve Bank.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued research.
  • Access to a comprehensive outreach program to engage with the community.
  • Collaborative atmosphere with leading economists and researchers.
Full Job Description
Position: Economist Location: US-MA-Boston (office presence required at least 4 days per week) Salary: $204,900 - 307,300. Responsibilities: • Advise the Bank president and Board of Directors on monetary policy issues, especially those related to labor markets, inflation dynamics, and public finance. • Keep abreast of monetary policy-relevant issues and address them using state-of-the-art professional techniques. • Produce working papers for publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and write accessible articles on timely policy questions for department publications. • Present current research at meetings, conferences, and workshops held by the Bank and academic, business, and international organizations. • Help organize workshops, seminars, and conferences as requested. • Participate in the Bank's outreach program; deliver talks to the general public on Federal Reserve policy and/or research topics. • Assist in staff recruitment by reviewing curriculum vitae and dissertation abstracts, conducting interviews, reading and commenting on candidate's working papers, and speaking with references. Minimum Qualifications: • Ph.D degree in economics. • Must have ability to conduct policy-relevant research at the frontier of macroeconomics, with a focus on labor economics, inflation dynamics, and public finance, as demonstrated by at least three research papers (published or completed working papers) and at least one example of current work in progress. • Must have state-of-the-art quantitative and econometric skills as demonstrated by academic course work, papers, or prior experience. • Must have proficiency in working with large-scale datasets as demonstrated in working papers or prior experience. Must be willing to travel domestically and globally, estimated 6-10 trips/year Submit CV and evidence of research. Recommendation letters may be sent to Patricia Geagan, Research Department: [redacted]. Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Economics/Research Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)

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