Research Economist Jobs at the St. Louis Fed

Our research economists contribute to monetary policy discussions by advising the St. Louis Fed president on a range of topics, especially in preparation for Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings.

They conduct high-quality, original research that expands the frontier of economic knowledge in the areas of macroeconomics, money and banking, and applied microeconomics. Our economists publish their research in refereed journals and present it at conferences. By presenting their ideas and interacting with peers and seasoned scholars worldwide, they continue to develop professionally — a necessary and ongoing requirement.

St. Louis Fed Economist Positions

Senior research economists are those with more than five years of post-Ph.D. experience. Their primary responsibilities include publishing in leading professional journals, maintaining an active research agenda, and providing advice on monetary and other policy issues. Senior candidates must have an outstanding record of scholarly achievement.

Junior research economists are those with less than five years of post-Ph.D. experience. Primary responsibilities of junior economists include publishing in leading professional journals and maintaining an active research agenda. They also provide analysis on monetary and other policy issues. Candidates must demonstrate a potential for outstanding scholarly achievement.

Business economists analyze, prepare and present economic and financial information to a diverse group of internal and external constituents. This work includes periodic updates on these topics for the St. Louis Fed president. A Ph.D. in economics is not required for these positions.

Other Economic Research Roles

Research associates work closely with our economists in producing and communicating economic research. Learn about the role of a full-time research associate.

Ph.D. dissertation fellows are Ph.D. students in economics with a strong research interest. This in-person program of three to four weeks enhances students' experience and exposure to scholarly research. Learn about Ph.D. dissertation fellowships at the St. Louis Fed.

About Economic Research

With a proud tradition of innovation, our Research division is in the top 1% of all economics research departments worldwide.Per the independent, volunteer-run RePEc service. St. Louis Fed economists publish in numerous refereed journals and present at conferences all over the world.

Outstanding Professional Support for Economists

The Research division provides all the necessary support to allow our economists to focus on what they do best—research. They develop their own research topics. Then, in a collegial environment, they are challenged to move their ideas even further.

Our economists are also supported by professionals with expertise in a variety of fields:

• Computing and IT specialists dedicated to meeting the hardware and software needs of the economists.
• Research-focused librarians who manage and facilitate access to numerous economic and business databases, data services, subscriptions to major news publications, and our specialized research collection in our Homer Jones Memorial Library.
• Publications and editorial specialists who assist economists in proofing and clarifying their papers, conference presentations, written communications, and more.

Scholarly Research in the St. Louis Region

The region's local universities and organizations help our economists maintain valuable ties with academia and provide opportunities to present seminars and organize conferences: Saint Louis University, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and regional universities. Our economists collaborate with local faculty on research projects and may serve as visiting professors at these universities.