2026 SF Fed Research Associate

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of San FranciscoAre you a motivated college graduate looking for a chance to make a difference? The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is hiring Economic Research Associates to join our Economic Research team. We welcome applications for multiple positions that start in the Summer of 2026.The Economic Research department is a center for innovative thinking about all aspects of the domestic and global economy. We conduct high-caliber research and provide in-depth and independent analysis to support monetary policy, supervision, and public information. We strive to conduct frontier research that informs policy. We cover a broad set of topics: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, International, Finance, Growth and Economic Transitions, Macro Analysis and Economic Geography, and Policy.About the OpportunityUse analytical and computer programming skills in economics, finance, and statistics to support work by staff economists in academic research, monetary policy, and macroeconomic forecasting.There are two positions: Research Associates and a Policy Associate position. Applicants will be reviewed with both positions in mind.Research Associates support research and policy by staff economists. They conduct research with multiple staff economists across all topics, providing exposure to different areas of economics and a wide range of methods.Policy Associates support the Research Director and other department management by helping to prepare tables, charts, and other data visualizations for presentations, while working with staff economists to distribute and compile responses for surveys about the state of the economy that support policymaking.Co-author and support academic research for the San Francisco Fed Economic Letters.Since 2020, our Research Associates have joined PhD programs at Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Stanford, Michigan, NYU, Boston University, Maryland, UT Austin, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Davis, and UC Irvine, among others. Seven were awarded National Science Foundation Fellowships. They have also pursued graduate studies at top law, business, and public policy programs or joined other prestigious research and policy institutions.This program requires a two-year commitment and is ideal for those considering graduate studies in economics, finance, public policy, statistics, or further work in macroeconomic policy.The San Francisco Fed offers a tuition assistance program that allows Associates to take graduate and undergraduate classes in economics, mathematics, statistics, public policy, or other areas at UC Berkeley or other local universities.All positions are in-office, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. You would join a large, dynamic cohort of Research Associates who share and cultivate an environment of support, teamwork, and collegiality.What Were Looking ForSuperior academic record with at least a B.A., B.S., or B.E. degree, including a strong quantitative background in econometrics, statistics, math, and/or computer programming.A demonstrated interest in economics or finance.Excellent writing and communication skills.Experience/proficiency with R, Stata, MATLAB, or Python; other programming experience is a plus.Previous work experience as a Research Assistant is a plus, but not required.This position requires access to confidential FOMC and/or supervisory information, limited to individuals who are eligible under U.S. immigration law. Protected Individuals include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied within the required timeframe. Individuals who need immigration sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for this position (e.g., students in F-1 or J-1 status).How to ApplyApplications must include the following (in .pdf format) to be considered: a resume, a cover letter, an undergraduate transcript (unofficial acceptable), a writing sample (optional), and at least one letter of recommendation sent directly by the recommender to note: When asked to upload your resume on the Workday Portal, you must upload all supplementary documents on the same page where you upload your resume. There will not be an additional prompt to upload documents 2, 3, & 4. Failure to do so will postpone the review of your application.We will review applications on a rolling basis and keep the position open until all roles are filled.Additional InformationInformation about the SF Fed Research Associate position: Research Associates formation about RA opportunities throughout the Federal Reserve System: Salary for this role: $80,000.00 (Location: San Francisco, CA, In-office).Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Leave, Vacation/Sick/Holidays, Pet Insurance, 401(k) Matching, and Retirement/Pension.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Full Time / Part Time Full timeRegular / Temporary RegularJob Exempt (Yes / No) YesJob Category Economics/ResearchWork Shift First (United States of America)The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers (or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.Privacy Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17