Research Associate

About the role

The Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is recruiting for the position of Research Associate (RA) with a focus on agricultural economics to be located in Omaha. The duration for this position generally is expected to be for 2 years with the opportunity to extend, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Working with other economists on policy briefings, presentations for external engagements, and research projects related to agricultural economics and finance.
• Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing agricultural economic data, preparing charts for presentations on agricultural and regional economic conditions.
• Overseeing processes associated with collecting data through quarterly surveys of agricultural credit and lending conditions.
• Aiding in developing and organizing agricultural conferences, industry meetings, and roundtables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics or a closely related field with a focus on agriculture.
• Coursework or experience in economics required; coursework or experience in agricultural economics preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages and statistical software packages, such as Stata, R, Python, or Matlab, highly desirable.
• Strong academic record and experience with empirical research and data analysis highly desirable.

Skills

• Strong academic record and experience with empirical research and data analysis highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Skills as outlined above.

Benefits

Final offers are determined by factors including the candidate’s qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location.

Pay

$59,000 - 76,300 / Research Associate I
$70,100 - $90,800 / Research Associate II

Schedule

On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility

Additional Information

• To Apply: Please attach a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript copy. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply if they are able to obtain the legal status to work in the U.S. for at least two years without sponsorship from the Bank.
• F-1 visa holders with STEM OPT extension are eligible to apply.
• We will review applications on a rolling basis, so applying early is recommended.
• Applications will be pre-screened prior to interview selections.
• You will receive notification if you have been selected for a virtual interview.
• For more information on the Economic Research Department and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, please visit us on the web at www.kansascityfed.org.
• For information on RA openings throughout the Federal Reserve System, visit www.fedeconjobs.org.