Research Assistant

Company:
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank's Research Division is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Economic Analysis group (EA). The Economic Analysis group conducts research and provides analytic support for the Bank President, Research Director, and other Senior Bank Management on a broad range of policy-related topics. The Research Assistant position is responsible for supporting staff economists in fulfilling this mission.

Expected start date will be Summer 2026. Onsite work is an essential function of this position; you are expected to be in the office 5 days per week for meetings and team collaboration.

• Cover letter explaining interest in the position and plans for graduate study afterwards
• Resume/CV
• Academic transcript(s)
• Letters of Recommendation (optional at the time of application but required after initial interview)

• Work independently to assist economists in a timely manner with research projects.
• Assist in development of Research Division events and products.
• Download and assemble datasets.
• Create advanced charts, tables, and presentations in support of economists’ projects.
• Prepare clear verbal remarks and advanced written reports.
• Use applicable statistical, econometric, and other software packages at an advanced level to program, perform analyses, model estimations, and simulations, and assist with the preparation of memos.
• Compile literature reviews and conduct archival research, handle and configure data, present and maintain data in an organized and user‑friendly format.
• Proofread and (potentially) co‑author articles with the oversight of economists.

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in economics, mathematics, statistics, or database analysis.
• Advanced coursework in statistics/econometrics preferred.
• Strong analytic and problem‑solving skills; effective oral and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and work cooperatively within a team environment.
• Verifiable experience with data collection, management, and analysis by using large databases and statistical packages (e.g., Stata, Matlab, R, SAS, Gauss) or other related computer programming experience is preferred.

• The full salary range is $59,300 - $74,081 - $88,900, however, the expected starting salary range is $59,300-$65,000.
• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401(k) match and a fully-funded pension plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Free public transportation passes
• Annual educational assistance
• On-site fitness facility
• Professional development programs, training and conferences

• This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and/or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, individuals who meet the definition of “protected individual” under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other non‑immigrants. Candidates who are not U.S. citizens must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a U.S. citizen when eligible.
• Full‑time, regular/exempt position.

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. All protected classes are eligible for appointment.