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The Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is recruiting for the position of Research Associate II/Model Operator.
The Research Associate II/Model Operator will assist senior staff economists with a suite of forecasting models, and provide technical and administrative support to the staff outlook process. The primary responsibility of the Research Associate II/Model Operator is to generate and report model-based forecasts. In addition, he/she will actively contribute to further enhancements of the Forecasting and Policy Analysis System (FPAS). Key activities of the position include:
- Service near-term forecast models
- Service structural models
- Maintain databases
- Generate data and forecast reports and summaries
- Present forecasts to economic staff
- Actively contribute to the enhancement of the FPAS by
- Helping to automate the forecasting system
- Helping to improve forecast accuracy
- Developing alternative models and expanding the Bank’s model portfolio
Applicants should have a degree in economics, statistics, computer science, mathematics or a related field (Master’s degree is preferred) and two years of work experience in economic forecasting. Successful candidates will have strong programming skills in Matlab and LaTex, strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and ability to present to non-technical audiences. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and (unofficial) transcript to:
David Shein, RA Recruiter, 1 Memorial Drive Kansas City, MO 64198 or RArecruiter@kc.frb.org
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The Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is recruiting for the position of Research Associate.
Research Associates assist senior staff economists on academic research projects and monetary policy briefings. Their responsibilities include gathering and analyzing data, preparing charts, and writing summaries of economic and financial conditions. More experienced Research Associates also participate in econometric or theoretical research, develop computer applications, write for Bank publications, and deliver speeches to civic and educational groups. The department has openings for Research Associates in each of the functional areas below:
- Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy
- Payments System Research (Applied Microeconomics)
These are excellent positions for someone considering a Ph.D. in economics or finance. Research Associates develop technical skills and are exposed to a broad range of economic research topics. Most Research Associates stay with the department for two years, at which point many return to graduate school.
Applicants should be completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics or a closely related field, such as statistics, computer science, or mathematics. Successful candidates will have a strong academic record, high proficiency with personal computers and spreadsheet software, and excellent communication skills. Coursework or experience in econometrics, math, statistics, and statistical software packages is highly desirable. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and (unofficial) transcript to:
David Shein, RA Recruiter, 1 Memorial Drive Kansas City, MO 64198 or RArecruiter@kc.frb.org
The Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will consider sponsoring individuals for H-1B work authorization. For more information on the Economic Research Department and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, please visit us on the web at www.kansascityfed.org
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
