Research Assistants

Primary responsibilities include supporting economists with statistical and quantitative analysis, programming, and writing. The applicant should be comfortable using Excel, Access, and at least one statistical programming language such as MATLAB, Stata, or SAS.

Requirements include an undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science or related degree; strong programming skills; and strong written and oral communication skills. The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

For more information, including instructions for applying, please see our RA application instructions.

Economists

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is seeking an entry-level or a senior-level economist.  There is a preference for candidates interested in one or more of the following areas: financial institutions, financial markets and products, risk management, and banking. Individuals are expected to have demonstrated empirical interests, together with a solid background in statistics, econometrics, and/or computational methods. However, all qualified applicants will be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The open position is in the Risk and Policy Analysis Unit (formerly known as the Quantitative Analysis Unit) of the Bank Supervision Department. Primary responsibilities include producing policy-oriented research for publication in refereed journals, advising senior management on policy issues related to the regulation of financial institutions and financial markets, and participating in risk assessments and supervision at large financial institutions. The job also involves a considerable amount of travel. 

Requirements include a Ph.D. in economics, finance, or a related field; demonstrated research capability; and strong written and oral communication skills.  Senior-level candidates should have a significant amount of relevant industry experience and/or an established research record as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals.  Salary and level of position will be commensurate with background and experience. Due to hiring restrictions, we ask that the applicant disclose his/her citizenship and resident/visa status when applying for the position. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

Please complete the online application (preferred) or you may apply by mail or email.

If applying by mail or email, please be sure to include all of the following:

• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• sample of research papers
• 2 letters of reference.

MAIL:
Patrick de Fontnouvelle
Vice President
Risk and Policy Analysis Unit, SRC Department
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
600 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210

E-MAIL: S&RQAU.BOS@bos.frb.org

Please send any questions regarding this position to Dr. de Fontnouvelle at S&RQAU.BOS@bos.frb.org