Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking new Ph.D. and seasoned economist candidates who demonstrate the potential to contribute creatively to academic research and policy in a collaborative workplace. We invite applications from candidates with a Ph.D. in economics, finance, or a related discipline, or who are nearing completion of their doctoral dissertation in such disciplines.

The Board employs over 400 researchers to support its research and policy missions. In analyzing economic and financial data and conditions, the Board relies on economists with backgrounds in almost all fields of economics. To learn more about Board economists’ work in related fields, please browse through the economists’ web pages, which can be found here: https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/researchers.htm.

Board economists have an opportunity to engage in a variety of professional growth activities, including but not limited to 1) recruitment and outreach activities; 2) formal and informal training and mentoring programs; and 3) guiding and mentoring research assistants.

Researchers at the Board benefit from extensive and unique data resources, state-of-the-art computing facilities, highly trained and motivated research assistants and analysts, support for conference travel and academic journal submissions, highly visible research working paper series, and active academic seminar series as well as internal workshops for presenting work in progress. Information on resources is available at https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres.htm. The Board also hosts a Federal Statistical Research Data Center, which allows researchers with approved projects to access restricted-use microdata from the Census Bureau and other agencies to address important research questions. A benefits package that includes parental leave and alternative work schedules to support work-life balance is also available to Board employees.

For priority consideration, please apply by November 13, 2026, through the AEA Job Openings for Economists (JOE) website with the application requirements listed below. Late applications may be considered as scheduling allows.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in economics, finance, or a related discipline, or must be preparing to defend a Ph.D. dissertation. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to contribute substantially to research and policy analysis of interest to the Board of Governors and to the intellectual environment at the Board more generally. All positions are located in Washington, D.C.

Application Requirements

Cover Letter
CV
Job Market Paper
Three (3) letters of recommendation
Questions regarding citizenship in the JOE application

Selection Process

We will conduct an initial screening based on your application materials. Candidates who are successful in meeting our initial criteria may receive an invitation to participate in a first-round, virtual interview between December 11-15, 2026. Following a virtual interview, some candidates will receive an invitation for a flyout to one of our Washington, D.C. locations. Flyout interviews include meetings with multiple Board staff and the candidate conducting a 75-minute seminar. The Board will cover costs associated with travel and lodging for all flyout candidates. The Board extends offers on a rolling basis following flyouts, and start dates are negotiated between the candidate and the hiring division/section.

Rolling deadline: Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 13, 2026. The final application deadline is January 31, 2027.