Under the leadership of Research Director Christopher J. Waller, the Division's research economists expand the frontier of economic knowledge by producing high-quality original research in the areas of macroeconomics, money and banking, and applied microeconomics. They contribute to monetary policy discussions by advising Bank president James Bullard on a range of topics, especially in preparation for Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings.
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Economists in the Research Division have a primary responsibility to conduct research. Our economists publish in numerous refereed journals and present at conferences all over the world. Economists develop their own research topics; then, in a collegial environment, they are challenged to move their ideas even further. All the necessary supports are in place to allow them to focus on what they do best—research.
Through the presentation of their ideas, interaction with peers, or exchanges with seasoned scholars, the professional development of our staff economists is necessary and ongoing. Further, our mission clearly states we are to "expand the frontier of economic knowledge around the globe." To those ends, our economists travel throughout the United States and the world.
Economists in the Research Division are supported by professionals with expertise in a wide variety of services. Our Research Automation Group, dedicated to meeting the IT needs of the Research Division manages the hardware and software. The librarians in our Homer Jones Memorial Library facilitate access to numerous economic and business databases, data services, subscriptions to major news publications, and our specialized research collection. Our Publications team of staff editors is available to assist all of our economists in improving their papers, book reviews, letters, conference presentations, and more.
Beyond the Fed, St. Louis's local universities will help you maintain valuable ties with academia. The St. Louis Fed partners with Saint Louis University, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Missouri—St. Louis (as well as regional universities and organizations) to present seminars and organize conferences. Research Division economists collaborate with local faculty on research projects and also serve as visiting professors at these universities from time to time.
St. Louis offers a wide variety of social, cultural, and recreational amenities. Learn more about our home city in this 2019 New York Times article.
The Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking junior research economists (those with
less than 5 years of post-PhD experience). The primary responsibilities include publishing in leading
professional journals, maintaining an active research agenda, and providing analysis on monetary and other
policy issues.
A Ph.D. in Economics is required by the end of 2021. Candidates must demonstrate a potential for outstanding scholarly achievement. Applications must be submitted online at https://econjobmarket.org. All applicants should submit their curriculum vitae and samples of research and should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online. We will begin reviewing applicants immediately and continuously until the positions are filled. Application deadline is December 13, 2020.
The Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking experienced research economists. The
primary responsibilities include publishing in leading professional journals, maintaining an active research
agenda, and providing advice on monetary and other policy issues.
A Ph.D. in Economics is required. Candidates must have an outstanding record of scholarly achievement and at least 5 years of post-Ph.D. experience. All applicants should send their curriculum vitae and samples of research to Senior.Recruiting@stls.frb.org. We will begin reviewing applicants immediately and continuously until the positions are filled.
The Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis offers dissertation internships to Ph.D. students in economics. The internship targets students with strong research interest. The purpose of the internship program is to increase the students’ experience and exposure to scholarly research.
Students are expected to make progress on their dissertation while at the Bank and are expected to make one formal presentation during their stay at the Dissertation Interns’ Workshop. The students will interact with the research economists at the Bank as well as visiting Washington University faculty, various other visiting scholars, and other dissertation interns.
Students are expected to be in residence for 3 to 5 weeks.
The internships carry a stipend that should cover most of the student's living expenses for their time in St. Louis; but the interns will directly pay their own living expenses.
Qualifications/Skills
To apply, applicants must complete both of the following steps:
1) Complete the online application for the dissertation intern position at https://www.stlouisfed.org/careers/yourcareer/search-jobs
To this application, the following documents must be uploaded in PDF or Word format:
2) A letter from the principal academic advisor commenting on the applicant's potential for producing a high-quality dissertation, the importance of the topic to the profession, and the progress that has been made to date must be emailed to Dissertation.Intern.Recruiting@stls.frb.org
We have completed our recruiting process for positions in 2020. Recruiting for positions starting in 2021 will begin in January 2021.
Research associates (RAs) at the St. Louis Fed are full-time professionals with degrees in economics who work with the Division’s economists on producing and communicating economic research. The St. Louis Fed hires several Research Associates each year. Learn about our current RAs here.
We are not accepting applications for RAs at this time. We will begin accepting applications for Spring/Summer 2020 start dates in August 2019. We will hold interviews in October and November, and extend offers on a rolling basis. To learn more about the position and apply visit https://research.stlouisfed.org/RAjobs
Research associates (RAs) at the St. Louis Fed are full-time professionals with degrees in economics who work with the Division’s economists on producing and communicating economic research. The St. Louis Fed hires several Research Associates each year. Learn about our current RAs here. We are currently accepting applications for Spring/Summer 2021 dates and will hold interviews in March and April, and extend offers on a rolling basis. Visit research.stlouisfed.org/RAjobs/ for a detailed overview of the RA position.
How To Apply
Interested applicants must submit the documents requested below using this link: https://econjobmarket.org/positions/6576
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Writing sample
• Completed applicant summary file RA_Applicant_Summary_File.docx
Applications will not be considered without all of these materials.
For questions or concerns, please contact: ra.recruiting@stls.frb.org.
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has a Summer Internship Program that allows you the opportunity to learn about economics in the United States through the perspective of the Federal Reserve System. Internships are available in multiple areas within the Research Division: Economic Education; Research Analysts; Historical Online Collection/FRASER and Library; and FRED.
We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2021 positions.
To apply:
Complete the online application for the Research Intern position at Careers St Louis Fed
In addition to this application, the following documents must be uploaded in PDF or Word format and e-mailed to: research.internship@stls.frb.org Please use the following as the subject line, Summer 2021 Research Intern: Last Name, First Name
For questions or concerns, contact: research.internship@stls.frb.org
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has a summer internship program that allows you the opportunity to learn about economics in the United States through the perspective of the Federal Reserve System. We begin accepting applications for the following summer in September, hold interviews in October and November, and extend offers on a rolling basis.
The program consists of:
There are opportunities for undergraduate students who possess strong interpersonal, analytical, communication, and organizational skills with a solid work ethic and strong motivation to learn.
Internships are available in multiple areas within the Research Division.
ECONOMIC EDUCATION
PUBLICATIONS
RESEARCH
HISTORICAL ONLINE COLLECTION
FRED
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Interested applicants must email all of the following documents to research.internship@stls.frb.org
Please use the following as the subject line: Summer 2018 Research Intern: Last Name, First Name
For questions or concerns, contact research.internship@stls.frb.org
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
