Research Associate

About the role

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking Research Associates to support economists with statistical and econometric research. This two‑year, at‑will program offers exposure to high‑impact economic analysis and the opportunity to advance toward graduate studies or a career in economics.

Key responsibilities

• Perform statistical, econometric, computational, and analytical research for academic publication.
• Utilize Excel and statistical packages such as Stata, R, Matlab, Julia, Python, and SAS.
• Collect, organize, and interpret economic and financial data.
• Review academic journals, market sources, and government reports.
• Write short articles or assist economists in preparing presentations on current economic conditions and policy issues.
• Support additional assignments such as gathering survey data and summarizing information for the Beige Book.

Required profile

• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, econometrics, or quantitative economics.
• Strong background in mathematics and statistics, including Calculus II, Econometrics, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations.
• Previous economic research experience (e.g., undergraduate research assistant, research internship, or independent project).

Required skills

• Excel
• Stata
• R
• Matlab
• Julia
• Python
• SAS

What we offer

• Salary range $62,800 – $78,500 annually.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401k with generous employer match and employer‑funded pension plan.
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate studies.
• Parental leave, life insurance, and long‑term disability.
• On‑site 24/7 fitness center, cafeteria, and coffee shop.