Candidates interested in applying for an economist position should send curriculum vita and one recent research paper, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by e-mail to Lil Shewmaker at: EconomistRecruiting@frb.gov.
The diverse responsibilities of the divisions require people with varied skills and interests. At the entry level, new Ph.D.s should have a strong grounding in economic theory and quantitative methods; specialized course work or research in an area closely related to the divisions’ areas of activity is desirable. Enthusiasm about applying one’s knowledge to real-world issues and an ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing are important, as are personal energy, initiative, and collegiality.
