Post-Doc Economist

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more.

All brought together in a work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity

The Research Department conducts research to inform and influence policymaking and thought leadership on issues important to the Federal Reserve and Fifth District communities.

The department is currently recruiting for a full-time Post-Doc Economist for a period of up to 12 months.  This position will contribute to the Bank's standing in the economics profession by producing research for publication in top-tier journals, counseling Bank leadership on the national, regional, and international economy, monetary policy, banking and financial regulation, and financial markets, and contributing to the high priority initiatives of the department.  This position is for in-person work at the Richmond office in central Virginia.

What You Will Do:


* Conduct Frontier Research
+ Conduct independent research and analysis on topics in economics, including macroeconomics, banking and financial markets, and regional and urban economics, aimed at publication in top-tier external journals.
+ Contribute to Bank publications on economic topics.
+ Actively present research internally, and at high-caliber academic conferences or Federal Reserve System meetings.


* Inform and Influence Economic and Policy Perspectives
+ Prepare and deliver scheduled and ad hoc policy briefings to Bank leadership on economic policy matters.
+ Counsel senior management on the national, regional, and international economy and on issues concerning monetary policy, bank and financial regulation, and financial markets.
+ Enhance subject matter expertise in specific policy areas through research and external relationships.


* Advance Bank and Department Strategic Priorities
+ Provide subject matter expertise to support department and Bank initiatives. 
+ Collaborate with and mentor research assistants.
+ Promote a robust and collaborative research environment.

Qualifications:


* Ph.D.

in economics or a related discipline


* 0 to 3+ years of relevant work experience


* Fundamental knowledge of economic theory, econometrics, and statistics
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