Careers in Economics

Predoctoral Research Fellows Program - Stanford King Center on Global Development offers a full-time, two-year post-baccalaureate program that prepares individuals for careers in academic research focused on global development topics. The program provides fellows with the opportunity to gain research experience and preparation for applications to PhD programs and doctoral studies. Students from low- and middle-income countries are particularly encouraged to apply! The fellowship offers tuition, health insurance, and a living stipend. Please follow this link for more information. Deadline for 2025-26 is Sunday, December 1, 2024.
(added 11/6/24)

Postdoctoral Fellows Program - Stanford King Center on Global Development offers one- or two-year fellowships to new PhD recipients who have a demonstrated ability to generate high-quality, policy-relevant research on issues related to global development. Fellows will pursue their own research agendas with mentorship from select Stanford faculty across different disciplines. Please follow this link for more information. Deadline for 2025-26 is Sunday, December 1, 2024.
(added 11/6/24)

Research Assistant - International Finance Corporation - IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is looking for two research assistants to support its growing research workstreams. The topical focus of our research group includes, but is not limited to, local capital and banking market development, digital economy/finance, entrepreneurship, energy access and green transition, food security, trade and value chains, firm productivity, growth and job creation, gender and inclusion. The Research Assistant will support and contribute to IFC economic research reports, develop new analytical articles, working closely with staff. Candidates should be fluent English speakers, motivated and dynamic professionals, with solid academic background in economics and analytical skills. Selected candidates will report primarily to one member of staff, with assignments that may span several projects and staff in the department. Please follow this link for more information on the position.
(added 10/25/24)

Research and Communications Coordinator - Wharton School - The Behavior Change for Good (BCFG) Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research and Communications Coordinator to work closely with BCFG leadership on the conducting of behavior change interventions across a wide variety of settings and managing the initiative's communications efforts (including those of BCFG Co-Directors Professors Katherine Milkman and Angela Duckworth). The Research and Communications Coordinator will manage and coordinate significant multi-site research projects and the communication of the findings from these projects. This position entails developing and implementing research designs, conducting data analysis, preparing research reports, and preparing and disseminating communications. The Research and Communication Coordinator will also handle some administrative duties for the initiative. Please follow this link for more information on the position.
(added 10/1/24)

Research Coordinator - Wharton School - The Behavior Change for Good (BCFG) Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a research coordinator to work closely with Professor Katherine Milkman, Professor Angela Duckworth, and the BCFG team on the development and evaluation of behavior change interventions across a wide variety of settings. The Research Coordinator will manage and coordinate significant multi-site research projects. This position entails developing and implementing research designs, handling data collection and management, conducting data analysis, and preparing research reports. Please follow this link for more information on the position.
(added 10/1/24)

Research Professional - Chicago Booth - The Chicago Booth Research Staff Program at the University of Chicago is seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals to work as full-time research assistants for a period of at least one year. Our preferred start date is June 15, 2025 although earlier or later start dates may be feasible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The first review is October 1, 2024, and we will continue to review applications received after this date until all positions are filled. Please follow this link for more information on the position.
(added 9/30/24)

Research Associate - Richmond Fed - The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is looking for highly motivated recent graduates to assist economists with academic and policy-oriented research full-time for 24 months starting in June of 2025. This should be particularly interesting to someone considering an academic career in economics. We are very interested in getting the information about these opportunities to people traditionally underrepresented in the economics profession. Please follow this link for more information on the position.
(added 9/27/24)

Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship - Princeton University Department of Economics - The Princeton Program in Public Finance is looking to hire several full-time pre-doctoral fellows (Senior Research Specialists). The position involves responsibilities that serve as excellent preparation for Ph.D. programs in economics, including data processing and analysis, survey design, simulation techniques, literature reviews, and presentations. Please follow this link for more information on the position.
(added 9/19/24)

Analyst and Summer Analyst - Analysis Group - The analyst position is an entry-level, full-time role for in-house consultant candidates with undergraduate research experience. Analysis Group fosters an academically oriented work environment with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration across multiple areas of expertise. To learn more about the role of a consultant at Analysis Group, visit our What Is Economic Consulting? page. Analysis Group also hires summer interns who work with our case teams. To learn more about the full-time analyst role, please view the Analyst page. You can also contact Lorraine Liu '22 for information.
(added 9/5/24)

Analyst and Summer Analyst - Cornerstone Research - Now accepting applications for Analyst and Summer Analyst roles.  Please see descriptions of the roles by following this link.
Relatedly, Cornerstone will be on campus at Dartmouth for three upcoming events:

1. Career Fair from 1:00 to 5:00 PM ET on September 25, 2024 at 2 East Wheelock Street, Hanover,
2. Coffee Chats from 9:00 to 11:15 AM ET on September 26, 2024 (follow this link to register).
3. Info Session & Case Prep from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET on September 26, 2024 at 63 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Hanover (Center for Professional Development, Workshop Room) (follow this link to register).

Cornerstone Research staff and experts provide economic and financial analysis in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.
(added 8/29/24)

Research Assistants - UCLA - Economics professors Dan Benjamin (UCLA), David Cesarini (NYU), Patrick Turley (USC), statistical geneticist Alex Young (UCLA) and their co-authors employ full‐time research assistants at UCLA with start dates during the summer of 2025. We would like to hire students interested in social-science genomics: the identification of genetic variation that is associated with variation in behavior and other social-science-relevant phenotypes. Prior experience is not necessary. Research assistants should have an interest in applying to a quantitative Ph.D. program (e.g., Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Genetics, Sociology) and pursuing an academic research career. For more information about these positions, follow this link.
(added 8/23/24)

Research Associate - Federal Reserve bank of San Francisco - Are you a motivated college graduate looking for a chance to make a difference? The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is hiring Research Associates to join our Economic Research team. They welcome applications for multiple positions that start in the summer of 2025. For more information about these opportunities see the PDF linked here.
(added 8/22/24)

Analyst - Private Equity, Polaris Growth Fund (PGF) - PGF, a private equity fund, is seeking an analyst to serve in their Boston office. Someone who is a self starter, interested in a career in finance, and who has completed foundational coursework in the areas of accounting, corporate finance, strategy.  More information on the position is available here.
(added 7/16/24)

Research Assistant, Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy - The Brookings Institution seeks a Research Assistant to undertake quantitative and qualitative research and policy analysis on a range of issues, supporting the Center's scholars. Duties for this position include: a) providing research assistance, such as literature reviews; b) drafting working papers, blogs and other publications; d) using statistical software to gather and analyze data; and e) assisting scholars and other staff with the management of projects and events. Preferred start date is between June 1 and August 1, 2024. The starting annual salary is $54,000. More information about being a research assistant in Economic Studies may be found here. 

Research Assistant, Center on Health Policy - The Brookings Institution seeks a Research Assistant who will have received a Bachelor's degree by June 2024 in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Public Policy, or other Social Sciences with a minor in Economics required. One year of job experience in economics, policy research, and/or computer modeling preferred but not required; experience can come from prior employment, internship, or applicable undergraduate/graduate work. Competence to undertake research assignments with little supervision required. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. More information can be found here. 

Research Assistant - Aspen Economic Strategy Group (AESG) is hiring a Research Assistant to support a range of tasks, including assisting the Policy Director on short- and long-term research projects related to domestic economic policy and working with Program Associate on logistics and communications for AESG's annual membership meeting each summer. This RA position is a great chance for a talented student interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Economics or Public Policy to gain 1-2 years of research experience before applying to graduate programs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail are important, as well as proficiency in statistical programs such as STATA or R. Fill out the application on the Aspen Institute's website here (we will review applications on a rolling basis). Candidates with questions about the role should contact AESG Policy Director Luke Pardue (luke@econstrategygroup.org).
(added 2/23/24)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Research Assistants 
 

National Bureau of Economic Research listing of research jobs suitable for bachelor's degree candidates, graduate students, or post-docs with faculty across the country.
 

Federal Reserve System research jobs (Spring and Fall Recruiting Cycles).
 

American Economic Association Summer and Scholarship Programs
 

Causal Design an economic consulting firm conducting rigorous program evaluations and analysis for international development organizations around the world seeks a full-time International Research & Operations Analyst. Working from our global offices in Denver, Colorado; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; and Lilongwe, Malawi, we help development actors make data-driven decisions to increase the impact of their programs. Please apply at CausalDesign.com/jobs. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
 

Analysis Group is offering full-time Analyst internships in a collegial, supportive, research-oriented environment, with a focus on delivering the highest-quality work to our clients. We work hard but strive to maintain balance with life outside the office, and require minimal travel. Many analysts go on to top graduate and professional programs. Contact Paul Jeon (Paul.Jeon@analysisgroup.com) for more information.
 

The Federal Reserve seeks full-time Research Assistants. Fed Research assistants play an essential role and are presented with substantial opportunities for professional and intellectual development. Working side by side with economists, RAs participate in the application of economic theory and empirical research methods used to inform economic policy debate. Along the way, RAs develop strong quantitative analysis, critical thinking and writing skills – marketable skills useful for pursuing career opportunities and advanced studies in a variety of fields.