Research Associate, Economics, Agriculture ​/ Farming

Position Summary

Position:
Research Associate – Agricultural Economics, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Omaha, NE. Duration 2 years, start summer 2026. Seeking a graduate student or early‑career economist with strong quantitative skills for research on agricultural markets and policy.

• Work with economists on policy briefings, external presentations, and research projects related to agricultural economics and finance.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize agricultural economic data, preparing charts for presentations on agricultural and regional economic conditions.
• Oversee processes associated with collecting data through quarterly surveys of agricultural credit and lending conditions.
• Assist in developing and organizing agricultural conferences, industry meetings, and round tables.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, or a closely related field with a focus on agriculture.
• Coursework or experience in economics required; coursework or experience in agricultural economics preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages and statistical software packages such as Stata, R, Python, or Matlab.
• Strong academic record and experience with empirical research and data analysis.

Attach a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript copy. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. F-1 visa holders with STEM OPT extension are eligible.

Salary: $59,000 – 76,300 (Research AssociateI) or $70,100 – 90,800 (Research AssociateII). Final offer determined by qualifications, internal alignment, district assignment, and geography.

On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law.