PhD Economist

Economist PositionFederal Reserve Bank of New YorkWhen you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. S. economy and stability of the global financial system. At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams. Economists provide analytic support for the New York Fed's core missions and engage in scholarly research on a broad range of topics. They contribute to the formulation and implementation of monetary policy, the supervision of financial institutions, the smooth operations of the payments system, the analysis of the impact of policies on consumers and communities and the way in which the financial system supports economic growth using insights from macroeconomics, microeconomics asset pricing and corporate finance. Areas of research include financial intermediation, monetary policy, household and public policy and financial stability.As an Economist, you will:Conduct scholarly research for publication in high-quality, peer-reviewed academic journals.Provide rigorous analysis of policy issues related to the Bank's mandate using advanced modeling and econometric techniques.Contribute analytical work and prepare technical memoranda and briefings for senior bank leaders in support of policy decisions.Collaborate with subject matter experts on model development, forecasts, and analysis.Engage in outreach to the academic and official sector research communities through participation in seminars and conferences, as well as technical working groups.What we are looking for:PhD in Economics, Finance, or a related field preferredInterests, expertise and proficiency in macro/monetary, labor economics, econometrics/time series analysis, asset pricing and real estate are especially welcome.Please indicate your area of interest in your cover letter and/or application: Fields of interest:C – Mathematical and Quantitative MethodsD – MicroeconomicsE – Macroeconomics and Monetary EconomicsF – International EconomicsG – Financial EconomicsH – Public EconomicsJ – Labor and Demographic EconomicsL – Industrial OrganizationR – Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation EconomicsCandidates will be considered for economist roles at different levels based on their experience, skills, and research background.Application Deadline: November 1, 2026Our Touchstone Behaviors—Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership—help shape the culture of the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success, and they set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career with us. Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous MatchComprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)Subsidized Public Transportation ProgramTuition Assistance ProgramOnsite Fitness & Wellness CenterAnd moreThe New York Fed expects its employees to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, and without improper preferential treatment of any person. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.We value accessibility for all candidates and are happy to provide an accommodation or assistance. View email address on click.appcast.io and we'll be glad to help. Please note, this is a dedicated e-mail box designed exclusively to assist applications with accommodation requests in relation to our recruiting process. All other inquires including the status of applications will not receive a response from this e-mail box.