Research Assistant/Sr. Research Assistant
Federal Reserve BoardPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted October 24, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System.
Job Description
Research assistants at the Philadelphia Fed play a key role in the Economic Research Department, assisting economists with statistical and econometric analysis, data collection, and report preparation.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in economics, mathematics, or statistics
- Coursework in econometrics or advanced statistics, preferred
- Programming experience, preferably in SAS, STATA, R, Python and/or Matlab
Benefits
- Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
- 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
- Employer-funded Pension Plan
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
- Monthly $100 Commuter Allowance
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
- Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental Leave
- Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
- Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
- Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More...