Economic Research Assistant Intern (PhD Student)

Federal Reserve System • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper. PLEASE READ: Internships are paid. Summer housing will not be provided. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments). The Research Department seeks qualified candidates for summer 2026 internship positions. Advanced Ph.D. students who are actively working on their dissertations and recent Ph.D. graduates in macroeconomics, applied microeconomics, or financial economics are encouraged to apply. The program is designed to provide young scholars with the opportunity to advance their research projects and participate in the intellectual life of the Department. They will have the opportunity to present their work in our seminar series and interact with staff and visiting economists. Interns are hosted for up to six weeks, from August to September, and receive compensation during the program. Interns are expected to adhere to the Department’s attendance schedule and be in the office full-time. The Atlanta Fed’s Research Department sponsors a summer internship program for Ph.D. students to enable participants to conduct research, present results, and engage with experienced economists. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments). The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers (https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels. Privacy Notice OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government. OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward. Why Our People Choose Us: Our reputation precedes us There will always be room for personal growth Our people are first You’ll find the right balance Your responsibilities will be meaningful We hope that you will be our future colleague. Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels. Please check back later for more information on available job opportunities.

Requirements

• Advanced Ph.D. students who are actively working on their dissertations and recent Ph.D. graduates in macroeconomics, applied microeconomics, or financial economics are encouraged to apply.
• a CV, ideally with links to available research papers
• a one-page description of the research project you will be working on during the summer
• a copy of your graduate transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable)
• For current PhD students: one letter of reference from an advisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree