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Research Economist
Advertiser: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Field(s) of specialization: Industrial Organization - Macroeconomics; Monetary
Position type(s): Other nonacademic
Location of job: 1000 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309-4470, United States
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Letters of reference required: 3
Target date for applications: 6 Nov 2023
Application deadline: 30 Nov 2023 midnight UTC (no longer accepting applications)
Current search status: Reviewing applications
Posting end date: 30 Nov 2023
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video
Ad text:

Title: Research Economist

Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification:

E00 -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics

L16 -- Industrial organization and Macroeconomics

Keywords:

Macroeconomics

Monetary Policy

Business Cycles

Macro-Finance

Industrial Organization

Macro

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is seeking to hire one research economist who is eager to contribute to the research environment and monetary policy advising at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The successful candidate will have an established research agenda and a demonstrated ability to translate research into policy advice. The successful candidate will interact with senior policymakers at the bank on topics related to monetary policy and will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

We are seeking candidates with a PhD and at least 5 years of post-PhD experience at an academic or policy institution and a strong publication record.

The Department maintains an excellent research environment and provides substantial support for research and travel. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is the site of the Atlanta Federal Statistical Research Data Center, which provides restricted access to non-publicly available Census data. For information about the Department, please visit: http://www.frbatlanta.org/research.

Interested candidates can apply by uploading a cover letter, a current Curriculum Vita (CV) with a list of three references, and samples of your research. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the positions are filled. Confidentiality will be maintained. The Federal Bank of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer whose policies prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has long embraced diversity and inclusion as essential to who it is and believes that diversity in backgrounds, experience, and perspective makes it a stronger organization enabling it to more capably fulfill its mission. Salary and benefits are competitive.

All candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules. All non-U.S. citizens must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship.

Questions should be addressed to frba.recruiting2024@gmail.com

Application Requirements:
• Cover letter
• CV with names of three references
• Samples of research

Submission materials required
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Job market paper
  • Paper (writing example)
  • Contact information for references
  • Cover letter
  • Letters of reference: 3
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