JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

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Dissertation Intern

JOE ID Number: 2021-02_111468811
Date Posted: 02/01/2022
Date Inactive: 02/12/2022
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Dissertation Intern
Section: Other Nonacademic (Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Salaried, Consulting, Etc.)
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F -- International Economics
G -- Financial Economics
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City offers a paid internship, $40/hour, to a Ph.D. candidate at the stage of writing a dissertation in the field of macroeconomics, monetary economics, international macroeconomics, labor economics, finance, banking, or payments systems. The intern has the opportunity to interact with professionals in a stimulating research environment and attend the Department’s invited seminar series. Students conducting computationally intensive research will find particularly attractive the availability of high-performance computer facilities.

The internship will take place between June-September 2022, for 8-10 weeks (dates flexible). At this time, the internship is expected to be in-person, but could be virtual if the Bank implements remote work. The Department provides a computer and technical support. The intern is expected to give a seminar on their dissertation topic at the beginning of their visit and a second seminar near the end to highlight progress made.

Applications are open to Ph.D. candidates from all Ph.D.-granting colleges and universities. Applicants must have passed their qualifying examinations and be at the dissertation stage of their program.

Incumbent must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless the Bank grants an accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

Application Requirements:
  • Letters of Reference
  • Question and Answer
  • Research Papers
  • Job Market Paper
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
Application deadline: 02/12/2022
  • Application Deadline Has Passed