2026 SF Fed Research Associate

About the Opportunity 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. All positions are in-office, based in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area. You would be joining a large, dynamic cohort of Research Associates who share and cultivate an environment of support, teamwork, and collegiality. 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 Opportunity: Use analytical and computer programming skills in the areas of economics, finance, and statistics to support work by staff economists in areas such as 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 of those were awarded National Science Foundation Fellowships. They have also gone to complete their graduate studies at top law, business, and public policy programs or join 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 vibrant San Francisco Bay Area. You would be joining a large, dynamic cohort of Research Associates who share and cultivate an environment of support, teamwork, and collegiality. What We/'re Looking For Superior academic record with at least a B.A., B.S., or B.E. degree, with 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 computer 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, which is limited to Protected Individuals defined in U.S. federal 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 for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Individuals who need immigration sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for this position, including students in F-1 or J-1 status. How to Apply Applications must include the following (in .pdf format) to be considered: a resume a cover letter an undergraduate transcript (unofficial is acceptable) a writing sample (optional) at least one letter of recommendation, sent directly by the recommender to . IMPORTANT NOTE: When asked to upload your resume on the Workday Portal, you must upload all supplementary application documents. There will not be an additional prompt to upload documents 2, 3, & 4. You must upload them on the same page where you upload your resume. Failure to do so will result postponing the review of your application. We will review applications on a rolling basis and keep the position open until all roles are filled. Additional Information Information about the SF Fed Research Associate position: Research Associates Program. Information about RA opportunities throughout the Federal Reserve System: Base Salary for this role: $80,000.00 (Location: San Francisco, CA, In-office) We offer a wonderful benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account, Backup Child Care Program, Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Care Leave, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), 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. 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. Privacy Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17