Policy Adviser and Economist

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Title: Policy Adviser and Economist

Section: Full-Time Nonacademic

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, UNITED STATES

JEL Classifications:

E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics

Keywords:

Macroeconomics
Monetary policy
Business cycles
Unemployment
Inflation

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is seeking to hire an experienced economist with a strong research record who is eager to contribute to the monetary policy advising process at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. A primary responsibility for this role is to serve as a collaborative member of the policy advising team and to help coordinate key aspects of the briefing process. In addition to supporting the monetary policy advising process, the economist in this role will also be expected to conduct high-quality academic and/or policy-oriented research. We are seeking candidates with a PhD and at least 5 years of post-PhD experience at an academic or policy institution.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Research Department supports the Bank President and Board of Directors in fulfilling their policy obligations through policy analysis and briefings. Research Department economists conduct scholarly research to enrich our understanding of the regional, national, and international economic and financial developments. Our economists provide briefings to the Bank President and contribute to policy discussions by drawing from their research and additional economic analysis to address policy-relevant questions. Our economists engage in academic discussions and debate presenting our research at conferences, seminars, and workshops, and System meetings. Our economists also regularly engage with business and community leaders from across the Atlanta Fed’s Sixth District to improve our understanding of the economy and to inform the monetary policy advising process.

The Department maintains an excellent research environment and provides substantial support for research and travel. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is the site of the Atlanta Federal Statistical Research Data Center, which provides restricted access to non-publicly available Census data. For information about the Department, please visit: http://www.frbatlanta.org/research.

Interested candidates can apply by uploading a cover letter, a current Curriculum Vita (CV) with a list of three references, and samples of your research. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the positions are filled. Confidentiality will be maintained. The Federal Bank of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer whose policies prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has long embraced diversity and inclusion as essential to who it is and believes that diversity in backgrounds, experience, and perspective makes it a stronger organization enabling it to more capably fulfill its mission. Salary and benefits are competitive.

All candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules. All non-U.S. citizens must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship.

Questions should be addressed to atlantafed.research.recruiting@gmail.com.

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