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Research Assistant Opportunities — Economic Studies Program

The Economic Studies Program is hiring for several Research Assistant roles. These opportunities are ideal for graduating seniors and recent alumni interested in research, policy, or graduate study.

Open Positions:

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field by the start date.

Visit the Economic Studies Program website for full job descriptions and application details.

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Banking & Finance Career Events

JPMorgan Chase 2026 Fellowship Program — CIB Global Corporate Banking

JPMorgan Chase is now accepting applications for its 2026 Fellowship Program in Global Corporate Banking, designed for sophomores seeking early exposure to financial services.

Program Highlights:

  • Paid, full-time, 5-week summer program
  • 1 week of firmwide programming + 4 weeks of in-market experience
  • Strong preparation for careers in corporate banking
  • Successful fellows may receive a 2027 Summer Analyst internship offer

Eligibility:

  • Current sophomores
  • Graduation date: Dec 2027 – June 2028

Deadline:

  • January 12 (rolling review—apply early)

Application Link

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Career Events

Associate Economist — National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), London

The NIESR in London is hiring an Associate Economist to support policy-relevant research and contribute to its macro-economic model development.

📍 Location: London, UK

🔍 Role Highlights:

  • Participate in research initiatives on macroeconomics, modelling (e.g., NiGEM), forecasting, and policy work. 
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, contribute to forecasts and economic outlooks, and assist in disseminating findings. 
  • Ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills, economics or related background, and a desire to work in applied research.

👉 Learn more and apply: Job Details

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Career Events Research & Academia

Pre-Doctoral Fellow — Labor and Employment Vertical

Isaac Centre for Public Policy (ICPP), Ashoka University

The Isaac Centre for Public Policy at Ashoka University is hiring Pre-Doctoral Fellows to support research in labor and employment under Prof. Kanika Mahajan and Prof. Anisha Sharma.

📍 Location: Okhla, New Delhi

🕒 Type: Full-time, on-site (1–2 year commitment)

🎓 Eligibility: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Economics, Statistics, or related fields (strong quantitative background preferred)

💻 Skills: Proficiency in Stata or R; prior RA experience desirable

This position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career researchers planning to pursue a Ph.D. in economics or related disciplines.

👉 Learn more and apply: Ashoka University Careers – Pre-Doctoral Fellow

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Congressional Internship Opportunity — Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34)

Applications are now open for Spring 2026 internships with Congressman Vicente Gonzalez’s offices in both Washington, D.C. and the Texas District.

Interns will gain firsthand experience working in Congress — assisting with legislative research, constituent services, and communications projects while learning about the policymaking process.

Details:

📍 Locations: Washington, D.C. & Texas District Offices

📅 Term: Spring 2026

💼 Responsibilities: Research, communications, constituent support

This is a great opportunity for students interested in government, policy, or public service careers.

👉 To apply or learn more, contact Kai Seidenberg, Staff Assistant, at Kai.Seidenberg@mail.house.gov.

  • Office of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34)
  • 1201 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
  • Phone: (202) 225-2531

 

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Campus Events Career Events

AT&T Data Science Lunch & Learn

Students interested in data science and real-world applications won’t want to miss this event!

  • Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
  • Time: 12:00 PM
  • Location: HTSC Chamber
  • Lunch provided

Connect with professionals from AT&T, learn about data science career pathways, and explore how data drives innovation in industry.

Register here: SMU Connect Link

Note: Students must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible to apply.

Hosted by the First-Generation Initiative. For questions, contact Aja Lucky at alucky@smu.edu.

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Career Events

NBA Internship Program — Summer 2025

The NBA is accepting applications for its 2025 internship programs across various business, analytics, and operations functions.

  • Role: Intern (summer 2025)
  • Who Should Apply: Students interested in sports business, analytics, marketing, operations, or related fields
  • Apply Here: NBA Careers — Internships

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working with a leading sports organization.

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Career Events Research & Academia

Research Associate Opening – Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR)

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) in Washington, DC is hiring a Research Associate to join their team. IWPR is the nation’s preeminent think tank committed to advancing women’s economic equity and eliminating structural barriers in the workforce and society.

About the Role:

  • Conduct research and analysis on equitable work, wages, education, caregiving, and reproductive justice.
  • Work with large datasets, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, and contribute to high-quality reports and briefs.
  • Collaborate across research, communications, and policy teams to advance IWPR’s mission.

Details:

  • Location: Washington, DC (hybrid role)
  • Salary: $71,820 – $89,262/year
  • Deadline: October 9, 2025
  • Master’s degree strongly preferred; experience in data analysis and research required.

Apply here: IWPR Research Associate Application

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Career Events Federal Government

2026 Research Associate Program — Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is hiring Research Associates (RAs) to begin in Summer 2026.

About the Role

RAs support economists on research, monetary policy, and forecasting projects. Responsibilities include data analysis, programming (R, Stata, MATLAB, or Python), and co-authoring research such as SF Fed Economic Letters. The program is a two-year, full-time commitment, ideal for students considering graduate study in economics, finance, statistics, or public policy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with strong quantitative background (econometrics, statistics, math, programming).
  • Interest in economics or finance.
  • U.S. citizenship/permanent residency (sponsorship not available).

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $80,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Tuition assistance for coursework at UC Berkeley and other local universities

Application Details

Submit the following in PDF format:

  1. Resume
  2. Cover letter
  3. Undergraduate transcript (unofficial ok)
  4. Writing sample (optional)
  5. At least one letter of recommendation (sent directly to SF.ER.RARecruiting@sf.frb.org)

📍 Location: San Francisco, CA (in-office)

📅 Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

🔗 More info & application portal: Federal Reserve Careers

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Career Events Federal Government

FTC Statistician Positions — Apply by Sept. 25, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is hiring Statisticians in the Bureau of Economics for positions beginning as late as Summer 2026 in Washington, D.C. This is a great opportunity for seniors and master’s students with coursework in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or Computer Science.

Duties

  • Work alongside PhD economists on antitrust and consumer protection investigations.
  • Provide economic and statistical analysis to support FTC cases.
  • Conduct academic research and develop market reports.

Positions

  • Statistician GS-7: Requires strong interest in applied microeconomics, proficiency in Stata/R/Python, and data analysis skills.
  • Statistician GS-9: Requires advanced programming (Stata, R, Python, SQL, C++), experience with regression, ML, or NLP, and ability to work with large datasets.

Details

  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Term: 1 year, renewable up to 4 years.
  • Application deadline: September 25, 2025
  • Apply via USAJOBS: Application link

Tips for Applicants

  • Use the USAJOBS resume builder for clarity.
  • In your cover letter, highlight coursework/projects in statistics, econometrics, and programming.
  • Address your interest in economics, FTC’s mission, and any research or policy-related experiences.
  • Complete the self-assessment carefully—consider your knowledge relative to the general population, not just peers.

👉 Learn more about the role: FTC Statistician Recruiting Page