Month: September 2025

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Federal Government Research & Academia

Research Assistant Positions — Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is hiring Research Assistants to join their team after graduation in 2026. These positions are designed for students planning to pursue advanced degrees in economics, finance, or related fields.

  • Location: Chicago, IL

  • Role: Research Assistant (Pre-doctoral, full-time)

  • Focus Areas: Support staff economists and policy professionals in academic research and policy work

  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree by 2026 in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields; strong data analysis and programming skills required

  • Application Link: Apply here

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience and prepare for graduate school or careers in research, policy, and finance.

🌐 For similar opportunities across the Federal Reserve System, visit fedeconjobs.org.

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Career Events

Full-Time Associate & Analyst Roles — Penta Group

The Penta Group, the world’s first comprehensive stakeholder solutions firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., is hiring Associates and Analysts for full-time positions starting in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2026.

  • Who Should Apply: Current undergraduate seniors (Economics majors are a great fit!)
  • Deadline: Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
  • Application Link: Apply here

💻 Virtual Info Session

Penta Group will also host an online information session in the coming weeks. Interested students can sign up here to be notified once details are confirmed.

This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career in economics, policy, and business strategy with a global firm.

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Grad School Research & Academia

Research Assistant in Health Economics & Econometrics

Join Professors Amanda Kowalski (University of Michigan) and David Chan (UC Berkeley) as a full-time Research Assistant on the project “Trade-offs in the Distribution of a Scarce Health Resource.”

  • Location: United States (with university affiliation)
  • Role: Full-time Research Assistant (Pre-doc)
  • Focus Areas: Health Economics, Econometrics, Policy Research
  • Skills Needed: Experience with Stata, R, Matlab, or SAS; strong attention to detail; comfort working with large datasets
  • Application Link: Apply here

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in hands-on research experience and preparing for graduate studies in economics, public policy, or related fields.

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Federal Government Research & Academia

Research Analyst Program — Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is hiring Research Analysts (RAs) for a two-year immersive program starting in 2025. This is a great opportunity for students planning to pursue a career in economics or a Ph.D. program.

  • Location: Dallas, TX
  • Role: Research Analyst (2-year program)
  • Focus Areas: Economic research, data analysis, and monetary policy projects with Ph.D. economists
  • Who Should Apply: Students with strong academic backgrounds in economics or related fields
  • Application Link: Apply Here

This program offers valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development for aspiring economists.

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Campus Events

Join Delta Sigma Pi – Recruitment This Fall!

Delta Sigma Pi (DSP), one of the largest business organizations on campus, is opening recruitment for Cox students and Economics majors this fall. DSP offers:

  • Professional development workshops & resume reviews
  • Guest speakers from top firms (past speakers include Mark Cuban, Michael Levy, and Clark Hunt)
  • A strong alumni network across the country
  • Fun social events (date dashes, formals, pro sports games, philanthropy events)

📅 Required Info Sessions

  • Thursday, September 4 at 5:00 PM – DBMQ0154
  • Tuesday, September 9 at 4:30 PM – DBMQ1325
  • Wednesday, September 10 at 5:00 PM – DBMQ0156

DSP will also be at Night at the Club next Thursday—stop by to meet the chapter!

📧 Questions? Contact John Cahalan (President) at jcahalan@smu.edu or mswain@smu.edu (Head of Recruitment).

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Campus Events Research & Academia

SMU Hackathon — Hosted with AWS, AT&T, and Deloitte

Get ready for one of the biggest hackathons on campus! Join us for a weekend of innovation, networking, and fun.

🗓 Dates: Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21, 2025

💰 Prizes: $16,000 in prize money + giveaways

🤝 Networking: Meet senior leaders from AWS, AT&T, and Deloitte

🎯 Why Participate:

  • Sharpen your problem-solving skills
  • Build friendships and collaborate with other students
  • Gain exposure to top industry leaders
  • Compete for cash and prizes

Students can sign up as teams or individuals (we’ll help match you with a team).

👉 Register here: Hackathon Registration Link

Let’s show what Mustangs can do—students from Economics and across campus are encouraged to participate (and win it all!).Hackathon Flyer

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Federal Government Research & Academia

Research Associates — Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

The Research Division at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is recruiting full-time Research Associates (RAs) to begin in Summer 2026.

This is a unique chance to work closely with Fed economists, visiting fellows, and scholars. Former RAs have gone on to top PhD programs as well as careers in academia, policy, and the private sector.

  • Start Date: Summer 2026
  • Who Should Apply: Students graduating in Spring 2026 (Economics, Math/Stats, Public Policy, or related fields)
  • Deadline: First deadline October 15, 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
  • Apply Here: Application Link
  • More Info: RA Program Details
  • Questions: Contact ra.recruiting@stls.frb.org