Advertiser: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Field(s) of specialization: Macroeconomics; Monetary

Position type(s): Other nonacademic

Location of job: Ten Independence Mall, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: Flexible

Job duration: Continuing/permanent

Salary: 217,000 to 303,000 USD

Letters of reference required: 3

Application deadline: 1 Dec 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)

Posting end date: 31 Dec 2026

Ad text:

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia invites applications for a Senior Economist, or Economic Advisor position in the Monetary and Macroeconomics section with a focus on macro-labor, monetary policy, or international research.

Responsibilities include actively engaging in research for publication in top-tier academic journals, providing in-depth analysis for the Bank president’s policy briefings, writing occasional nontechnical articles for our quarterly Economic Insights publication, and contributing to the mission of the Bank.

Excellent research skills are vital, as are superior writing and speaking skills. Established research economists with a strong publication record in economics and finance journals and at least three years of experience in an academic or similar research setting are encouraged to apply.

The salary grade for the Senior Economist position is 20. The starting salary range for the Economic Advisor and Economist position is between $217,000 to $303,000 annually. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The Research Department offers an outstanding research environment and competitive salary and benefits.

Applications will be accepted only online via Econjobmarket at www.econjobmarket.org. (Click on About Candidates at the top of the page to view Information for Candidates.) Your application should include your vita, at least one research paper, and three letters of recommendation, and must be submitted by December 1, 2026. The Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of authorization to work in the United States.

Contact: Makoto Nakajima, Recruiting: recruiting_macro@phil.frb.org To learn more about the Philadelphia Fed's Research Department, visit our About the Research Department webpage.

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Candidates must meet all other eligibility requirements for the information access required for this position. In addition, all candidates must undergo an applicable background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules, and all non-U.S. citizens must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship.