Meet the Research Team

The Atlanta Fed's Research team includes PhD economists and staff who advise on monetary policy and conduct innovative research in macroeconomics, financial markets, housing, labor markets, econometrics, firm dynamics, and international economics.

Press representatives wishing to interview Atlanta Fed economists should contact Public Affairs at media@atl.frb.org or call 470-858-6665. For other inquiries, please send an email to atl-res-admin@atl.frb.org.

Applied Microeconomics

Financial Markets

Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy

Survey Methodology and Statistics

Current Visiting Scholars

PhD Summer Interns

2025

Kara Jones
Shabnam Shahrezaei

AEA Summer Fellows (CSWEP)

About the program.

2024

Amrutha Manjunath (Penn State)

Xinyi Peng (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

2023

Hanna Onyshchenko (University of Michigan)

Haruka Takayama (SUNY, AP)

2022

Michelle Jiang (Columbia University)
Job Placement: University of Massachusetts Boston

Hoyoung Yoo (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Job Placement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

2020–2021

Xian Jiang (Duke University)
Job Placement: UC Davis

Yueyuan Ma (University of Pennsylvania)
Job Placement: UC Santa Barbara

Marta Prato (University of Chicago)
Job Placement: Bocconi University/Postdoc Yale

Oliko Vardishvili (European University Institute)
Job Placement: UC Irvine/Postdoc Yale

America's Center Dissertation Fellows

2022

Jose Manuel Mota Aquino (University of Houston)

2020–2021

Roman Merga (University of Rochester)
Job Placement: IMF

Sergio Villalvazo (University of Pennsylvania)
Job Placement: The Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Research Staff

Call for Applications: Research Analysts

The Research Department at the Atlanta Fed is recruiting several research analysts and seeks exceptional college graduates with a strong background in economics, mathematics, and statistics. Most RAs stay with the department for two to three years before leaving to attend graduate school or pursue other opportunities.

The Research Department

The staff of the Atlanta Fed’s Research Department advises the Bank's president, Raphael Bostic, on monetary policy and conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including macroeconomics and monetary policy, applied microeconomics, and finance.

Atlanta Fed research analysts with Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell (center).

About the Position

Qualifications

Motivated, exceptional college graduates with a strong academic record in economics, mathematics, finance, statistics, computer science, or related fields.
Proficiency with at least one statistical software package or programming language (such as Stata, R, Python, SQL, Julia, or Matlab).
Strong communication skills and extensive experience working collaboratively.
Experience in working with micro data is a plus.

Responsibilities

RAs assist staff economists in the analysis of current public policy issues and events, including topics such as monetary policy, the state of the US and global economy, development in financial and housing markets, and more. This analysis might include running and maintaining financial, banking, and macroeconomic forecasting models or preparing background material for briefings with the president of the Atlanta Fed. RAs assist staff economists in their research activity, allowing them to work on a broad array of applied and theoretical topics. Most RAs will provide statistical and computational analysis to support staff economists.

How to Apply

To apply, prepare a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript copy and submit your application. Applications will be screened prior to interview selections. We will notify you if you have been selected for a virtual interview. (You can always contact us with questions during the process.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What areas of research will I be working on?

A: The Research Department at the Atlanta Fed has three sections: macroeconomics and monetary policy, applied microeconomics, and finance. Each section has a specific research agenda with economists working on a broad variety of research topics. The specific topics you will be working on will depend on the economists you will be working with.

Q: Do I need a strong background in computer programming?

A: Although we do not require knowledge in specific programming languages, we do require successful candidates to have basic proficiency in at least one programming language or statistical package. We do require candidates to be able and willing to learn new languages quickly, depending on the requirements of their specific position.

Q: What benefits does the Atlanta Fed offer?

A: The Atlanta Fed offers an employer-matching 401(k) savings plan; commuter subsidy program; health, dental, and vision insurance; and tuition reimbursement for individual courses, certificate programs, and graduate programs. For details, please refer to the Careers section of our website.

Q: What opportunities are there for career development and continued learning?

A: Our training and career development opportunities include:

Training in software including Stata, R, Python, SQL, Julia, and Matlab;
Attending seminars by Atlanta Fed and visiting economists;
Working closely with PhD economists; and
Tuition reimbursement for coursework and degree programs at accredited universities.

Q: Is this a long-term job?

A: RAs typically stay at the Atlanta Fed for two to three years before leaving to pursue graduate studies or other professional work.

Q: Are people who are not US citizens eligible for hiring?

A: Bank policy specifies that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States on a continuous basis for other than practical training purposes. In some cases, positions require access to confidential supervisory information or Federal Open Market Committee data, which is limited to "protected individuals" as defined in US federal immigration law. Protected individuals include, but are not limited to, US citizens, US nationals, US permanent residents who are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization, and US permanent residents who have applied for naturalization within six months of being eligible to do so.

Q: Where is the Atlanta Fed located?

A: The Atlanta Fed is located at 1000 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.

Q: Does the Atlanta Fed offer relocation assistance?

A: Yes.

Q: How can I check on the status of my application?

A: We will notify you when we update the status of your application, but you may also contact us to inquire.