Research Intern

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Kansas City, MO
Internship
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The Role
The Research Intern will assist a staff economist with an academic research project, focusing on extracting labor market information from early 20th-century newspapers. The role will involve utilizing Python for data processing and analysis, and it is geared towards undergraduate students interested in economic research and potentially pursuing a Ph.D.
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CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

The Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is recruiting for the position of Research Intern. The Department conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and labor economics. For the summer of 2025, we are offering a paid research internship for an undergraduate student.

The Intern will work with a staff economist on an academic research project to extract labor market information from newspapers of the early 20th century. The main activity will include using Python to process the newspapers. This is an excellent position for someone who is passionate about research and considering a Ph.D. in economics. Interns develop technical skills and are exposed to a range of economic research topics.

Qualifications:

  • Student in economics or a closely related field, such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science.

  • Strong academic record with three years of undergraduate education preferred.

  • Coursework or experience in economics required, coursework or experience in econometrics, mathematics, statistics, and computer science highly desirable.

  • Proficiency in Python required, knowledge of R desirable.

  • Experience with empirical research and data analysis highly desirable.

To Apply:

  • Please attach a resume, cover letter, recommendation letters, and unofficial transcript copy. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  • These positions are not eligible for sponsorship.

  • Please apply before January 15, 2025 to be considered. We will review applications on a rolling basis, so applying early is recommended.

  • Applications will be pre-screened prior to interview selections. You will receive notification if you have been selected for a phone interview.

Additional Information:

Location: Kansas City, MO; 50% hybrid

Certain eligibility requirements apply. 

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.

For information on RA openings throughout the Federal Reserve System, visit www.fedeconjobs.org.

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryTemporary

Job Exempt (Yes / No)No

Job CategoryInternship

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

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