Summer 2024 Sophomore Intern - Economic Research

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Feb 8

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Research & Development
Dallas

Requirements

Completed your Sophomore year with some completed or planned coursework in economics, statistics, econometrics, math, or computer science and with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
A copy of your current transcripts is required to be considered for this position
Basic knowledge of programming in a package such as STATA, R or Python is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Basic knowledge and understanding of economic variables and their interrelationships

Responsibilities

Assist economist(s) in one of Research’s groups (macroeconomics, international, regional, energy, or banking and finance) in their academic research and/or policy analysis.
The specific tasks will do will depend on the project(s) you work on, and will include some or all of:
Assisting in compiling data/background research
Providing support by locating, obtaining and compiling statistical data, constructing files, producing charts and other graphics, and performing basic statistical and econometric analysis under the direction of research analysts or economists for assigned projects
Collecting and analyzing data on economic conditions for use in studies and reports to management
Developing basic understanding of economic variables and econometrics techniques
Sharing knowledge and work with other research assistants and interns on a variety of economic issues and assignments
May contribute with ideas and suggestions for project improvement
Recommending or suggesting solutions to new and complex problems and help develop innovative strategies
Opportunity to job shadow research analysts and economists and learn about career opportunities in economics

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

The Dallas Fed serves the American people by promoting a strong financial system and a healthy economy for everyone.

Finance

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1914

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is part of the Federal Reserve System, the central bank of the United States. We work with other regional Federal Reserve Banks and the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C., to drive monetary policy that is attentive to the diverse needs of communities all across the nation. And we help make sure that, wherever you live, you can rely on money, banks and payments when you use them. Our work at the Dallas Fed supports the entire country, but our heart belongs to the region we call home. We serve the Eleventh Federal Reserve District—Texas, northern Louisiana and southern New Mexico.