At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have1
Ability to assist economists with academic and policy-oriented research
Eligibility4
Highly motivated recent graduates
Full-time availability for 24 months starting June 2027
Travel to Richmond every six weeks (for DC-based position)
Candidates from a range of backgrounds, with different interests and perspectives
Skills
Census data
Benefits
Tuition assistance
Generous paid time off
Health care
Child and family care leave
Professional development
401(k) match
Pension
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondWhen 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 of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is looking for highly motivated recent graduates to assist economists with academic and policy-oriented research full-time for 24 months starting in June of 2027. In addition to the Richmond-based positions, the Richmond Fed is also looking to hire a research associate (RA) based in Washington, DC, with travel to Richmond every six weeks required, to assist our economists who work with Census data; you can find more information and apply in this link here.
We are looking for candidates from a range of backgrounds, with different interests and perspectives. During the two years they spend in the Department, RAs receive direct mentorship from Research economists and a multitude of opportunities to learn through economist and RA interactions and projects. RAs also regularly attend seminars and lectures and give presentations in RA-led study groups. We provide a friendly and academically oriented environment where RAs can learn, grow and develop their own skills and interests, while contributing to our policy and research projects.