About the role#
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking an intern for a ten-week paid position in the Economics Research department. This role is for Summer 2027. You will work alongside a staff economist to contribute to an academic research project. This position is suitable for those considering a Ph.D. in economics who want to build their technical skills and gain exposure to economic research topics.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with a staff economist on an academic research project.
- Extract labor market information from newspapers dating to the early 20th century.
- Use Python to process newspaper data.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate students graduating between May 2027 and May 2028, or current graduate students.
- Degree pursuit in economics, statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Strong analytical foundation and an exceptional academic record.
- Ability to work independently toward goals.
- Solid written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with empirical research and data analysis is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of R is desirable.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located in Kansas City, Missouri.
- The work modality is hybrid, with 5 days of remote work flexibility per month.
- The pay rate is $21.00 per hour.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About Federal Reserve System
The Federal Reserve System acts as the central bank of the United States. It manages national monetary policy, supervises banking institutions, and provides financial services to the government. The organization maintains a presence across the country with multiple regional banks. It employs over 10,000 people to support its economic mission.
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