Research Associate (Census Data) – Washington, DC

About the role

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond seeks a highly motivated recent graduate to support economists with academic research for a 24‑month term starting June 2027. Work will be conducted on‑site at the Federal Statistical Research Data Center in Washington, DC, using restricted Census data.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze large panel datasets and conduct literature reviews related to labor and industrial organization.
• Write and debug code to solve dynamic economic models using Python, Stata or R.
• Assist with model derivations and prepare presentations for internal seminars.
• Travel to Richmond eight times per year for core meeting weeks (expenses reimbursed).

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree with extensive coursework in economics, econometrics and mathematics (Calc I‑II required).
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and high integrity.
• Evidence of research experience (e.g., senior thesis, research assistant work).

Required skills

• Proficiency in Python, Stata and R.
• Experience with statistical analysis of longitudinal or parallelized data.

What we offer

• Annual salary of $67,000.
• Comprehensive medical benefits, pension and 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer leave.
• On‑site amenities and a flexible work environment.