Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia seeks an economist, at either the junior or senior level, to conduct research with a focus on inequality in the field of urban, regional and spatial economics. The position focuses in the broad area of inequality, mobility, and opportunity and builds on the department’s strengths in urban, regional, and spatial economics.

Responsibilities include actively engaging in research for publication in top-tier academic journals, briefing the Bank's president on policy issues, and writing occasional nontechnical articles for Economic Insights, our quarterly publication.

Excellent research skills are vital, as are superior writing and speaking skills. Both established research economists and new Ph.D.s are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in economics or reasonably expect to complete all requirements for the degree by September 2021.

The Research Department offers an outstanding research environment and competitive salary and benefits.


Additional Information for Applicants:
Applications will only be accepted online via Econjobmarket at www.econjobmarket.org. (Click on About Candidates at the top of the page to view Information for Candidates.) Your application should include your vita, at least one research paper, and three letters of recommendation, and must be submitted by December 11, 2020. The Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: Ms. Monica Wiley-Curtis, Recruiting: Recruiting_Regional_Micro@phil.frb.org. Additional information about the Research Department may be found at https://www.philadelphiafed.org/the-economy.