Economists | Research Assistants

Economists - no current openings

Primary responsibilities include participating in risk assessments and supervision at large financial institutions, advising senior management on policy issues related to the regulation of banks and financial markets, and producing research for publication in refereed journals.  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.

Please send any questions regarding this position to Dr. de Fontnouvelle at patrick.defontnouvelle@bos.frb.org

Research Assistants - no current openings

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.