Economist
Advertiser: All departments, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Field(s) of specialization: Development; Growth - Econometrics - Finance - Industrial Organization - International Finance/Macro - International Trade - Labor; Demographic Economics - Macroeconomics; Monetary - Public Economics
Position type(s): Other nonacademic
Location of job: 1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza, St. Louis, Mo, 63102, United States
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Letters of reference required: 3
Application deadline: 5 Dec 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 5 Dec 2026
Ad text:

The Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking junior research economists (those with less than 6 years of post-PhD experience). The primary responsibilities include publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals, maintaining an active research agenda, and providing analysis on monetary and other policy issues. The Division enjoys a strong international reputation (Top Economic Institutions (Last 10 Years of Publications), as of August 2026 | IDEAS/RePEc and Economic Research | St. Louis Fed) and offers an outstanding research environment along with competitive salary and benefits.

A PhD in economics is required by the end of 2027. Candidates must demonstrate a potential for outstanding scholarly achievement.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications must be submitted online at econjobmarket.org. All applicants should submit their curriculum vitae and samples of research and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online. We will begin reviewing applicants immediately and continuously until the positions are filled.

For more information, email junior.recruiting@stls.frb.org.

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