Economic Research, Internship - Summer 2027
- Pay
- $21 per hour
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Listed
- 4 days ago
Key Activities
- 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
- Undergraduate students with a graduation date between May 2027 - May 2028, or current graduate students.
- Pursuing a degree in economics or a closely related field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
- Proficiency in Python required; knowledge of R desirable.
- Experience with empirical research and data analysis highly desirable.
- Exceptional academic record.
- Strong analytical foundation.
- Solid written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently toward desired goals.
Please attach the following with your application
- Resume (include graduation date) - Required
- Unofficial Transcript - Required
- Cover Letter - Optional
Additional information
Note: You will not be able to attach documents after application submission and incomplete applications will be not considered.
Additional Information
How We Work
- On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Remote Eligible: No
Pay Rate
- $21.00 per hour
Screening Requirements
- Certain eligibility requirements apply.
- Sponsorship: The Federal Reserve System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
When you join the Federal Reserve-the nation's central bank-you'll play a key role, collaborating with leading professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we're building a dynamic and diverse team for our future.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has an opening for a ten-week paid summer internship in Economics Research department. The department conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including international trade, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and labor economics.
About Us
- Who We Are
- What We Do
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- Full Time / Part Time
- Full time
- Regular / Temporary
- Temporary
- Job Exempt (Yes / No)
- No
- Job Category
- Internship Family Group
- Work Shift
- First (United States of America)
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The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
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