Jobs and Internships

Note: The posting of opportunities on this page, which are referred to us by faculty or alumni, does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Economics.

Jobs and Fellowships - Recent Postings

Pre-Doctoral Research Associates - The Rodney L. White Center for Financial Research at the Wharton School is hiring two pre-doctoral research associates to support Wharton Finance Department faculty research in financial economics.  The open positions cover the following research areas: household finance, corporate finance, public economics, financial intermediation and asset pricing. More details and information on how to apply available here.
(added 11/13/23)

Assistant Analyst - Multiple Positions - The Congressional Budget Office, a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic, policy, and budgetary analysis to the Congress, is seeking assistant analysts to work in various divisions. Specific duties vary by division, but most assistant analysts provide research assistance, conduct statistical analyses and literature reviews, help maintain databases, and perform quality assurance reviews. Candidates for assistant analyst must have or be on track to receive a bachelor's degree by June 2024. Prof. Heidi Williams is available to answer questions. More details and information on how to apply available here.
(added 11/9/23)

Research Professional - The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business highly skilled and motivated individuals to work as full-time research assistants for a period of at least one year. The preferred start date is June 17, 2024 although earlier or later start dates may be feasible, including starting this academic year. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The first review is October 4, 2023, and we will continue to review applications received after this date until all positions are filled. More details and information on how to apply available here.
(added 10/27/23)

Fellowships - The D.E. Shaw Group is accepting applications for their winter 2024 fellowships for undergraduate students currently in their second year. Applications are open until Monday, November 13, 2023. More information is available in this flyer and students can learn more on their fellowship website. 
(added 10/26/23)

Research Assistants - Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has started hiring for several research assistant positions to start in June 2024.
Candidates can apply here. Applications considered on a rolling basis, but interested candidates encouraged to apply before October 20th. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders, since sponsorship or practical training extensions are not available for this position. This is a full time, two-year position for candidates who will have completed their undergrad degree by the Summer of 2024; it 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.
(added 10/9/23)

Research Assistant and Research and Communications Assistant - Behavior Change for Good is recruiting for two full-time research BA/BS-level staff positions, a Research Assistant and a Research and Communications Assistant to join their team. Click on the links to apply. For more information contact bcfg@wharton.upenn.edu.
(added 10/2/23)

Economics Consulting Analyst/Associate - Charles River Associates is seeking Bachelor's or Master's degree candidates graduating December 2023/Summer 2024 with an academic focus on quantitative research to fill several positions in Antitrust and Competitive Practice. For more information about the positions and how to apply, visit this link.
(added 9/26/23)

Research Analyst - The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is seeking research analysts to work with economists on analysis of current economic conditions as well as long-term research projects for publication. For more information, visit this link.
(added 9/14/23)

Research Assistant - The Brookings Institution, a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. is recruiting for multiple research assistants. For more information, visit this link.
(added 9/14/23)

Jobs and Fellowships - Ongoing Recruitment

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.

Internships

Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Markets Group Internship - The part of the Federal Reserve that implements monetary policy and maintains rate control via open market operations. They provide analysis on monetary policy implementation issues as well as explaining developments in a variety of global financial markets to the rest of the Federal Reserve System. They have internships for next summer available. These postings are for paid internships for next summer. Applications are currently open through November 1st. This would be a great internship for anyone interested in monetary policy and financial markets. The links are below (this function is split across New York and Chicago locations for operational resiliency and we have available internships in both locations).  2024 Undergraduate Summer Analyst - Markets Group (NYC) and 2024 Undergraduate Summer Analyst - Markets Group (Chicago)
(added 10/26/23)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Office of Research (OR), 2024 Summer Pathways Internship - Applications are open until October 30th 2023. Positions are capped at the first 150 applicants. For more information on the 2024 Summer Pathways Intern Program (including program eligibility requirements) please their website: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers/students-and-graduates/pathways-internship-program/.
(added 10/2/23)

AEA Summer and Scholarship Programs

Letter from Director of the AEA Summer Training Program - Excerpt: "I am writing for your assistance in finding underrepresented minority students in your economics or math department who have expressed an interest in pursuing graduate studies in economics. Since 1974, the AEA Summer Program, through scholarships, has increased diversity in the field of economics by preparing talented undergraduates for doctoral programs in economics and related disciplines."

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Economic Research Summer Intern application is now open for the Summer of 2023. This program provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable research experience, network with peers in the field, and to work side-by-side with economists and research assistants to support research and policy work. Interns work full time for 12 consecutive weeks. Visit this link for more information and to apply.

Avascent, a leading DC-based strategy and management consulting company, is recruiting Juniors and Seniors at Dartmouth for their Summer 2023 Internship and Junior Analyst Class.
 

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