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Clinical Research Assistant
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What We Do
Care Access is a unique, multi-specialty network of research sites which operates as one connected team of physician investigators, nurse coordinators, and operations managers.
Who We Are
We care. Our people are the engines behind our mission: to revolutionize access to clinical trials for the benefit of patients everywhere. We care for one another, find new ideas to accelerate medicine, and seed a long-term impact for generations.
Position Overview
The Clinical Research Assistant for the Future of Medicine program is an entry-level clinical position designed to fully integrate individuals into the Care Access research process. The Future of Medicine program brings clinical trials directly into communities, making research more accessible and inclusive for diverse populations. As a Clinical Research Assistant for Future of Medicine, you'll bring your skills wherever the research happens whether that is in local clinics, at community events, and occasionally at regional events (with travel up to 25%). This role offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the Care Access Research organization.
What You'll Be Working On (Duties include but not limited to):As a Clinical Research Assistant, you'll support every stage of the research process: engaging with participants and collecting biospecimens, to managing data and maintaining regulatory compliance. You'll help bring clinical trials directly into local communities by supporting recruitment, outreach, and event operations. Along the way, you'll gain hands-on experience in clinical research with opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Clinical & Participant Care
- Perform independent venipuncture, including managing difficult draws and re-attempts per protocol.
- Collect, label, process, package, and ship biospecimens while maintaining chain of custody and temperature controls.
- Obtain informed consent under the direction of the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC).
- Complete protocol-required visit procedures under CRC direction.
- Communicate clearly with participants and on-site teams; escalate issues promptly.
Maintain effective, professional relationships with participants, investigators, and sponsor representatives.
Study Operations & Data Management
- Record and enter data in real time on paper or e-source documents, ensuring accuracy and legibility.
- Request and manage medical records for potential and current participants.
- Update study trackers, online recruitment systems, and site logs.
- Request and issue study participant payments.
Maintain adherence to FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and institutional SOPs.
Member Education & Community Engagement
- Participate in member education and pre-screening events, which may occur at multiple locations.
- Set up and tear down event sites; prepare kits and supplies, ensuring aseptic technique and biohazard safety.
- Assist with distribution of outreach and education materials.
Schedule participant visits and provide reminders.
Clinical Site & Administrative Support
- Assist with administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, filing, mailing, and emailing.
- Support inventory management and ordering of equipment and supplies.
Contribute to maintaining an organized, compliant site environment.
Other Responsibilities
- Communicate clearly in both verbal and written form.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of study success.
- This position is for a full-time, hourly role. The standard schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, averaging 32–42 hours per week. Work is typically split between community events and a local clinical site (for example, a Houston-based team member may spend three days at community events and two days at the local site).
- At times, you may be asked to support regional events that require travel and occasional overnight stays, up to 25% of the time.
- Type of travel required: Regional (within 100 miles)
- Technical & Operational Proficiency
- Comfortable using eSource/mobile apps and standard office tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail.
Professional & Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of professionalism across diverse groups.
- Friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
- Critical thinker and problem solver with strong initiative.
- Ability and willingness to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to team and site goals.
- High level of self-motivation, energy, and an optimistic "can do" attitude.
- Clinical Skills & Experience
1+ year of recent, hands-on phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting ( 200 venipunctures; 25–50 capillary sticks;- 30–50 in the last 2–3 months). - Demonstrated competency in specimen processing.
- Working knowledge of medical and research terminology, ICH-GCP, HIPAA/PHI handling, and related federal regulations.
- Some prior clinical research experience preferred.
- Current national phlebotomy certification, such as:
- ASCP Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
- AMT Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
- NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- NCCT National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
- State-specific licensure/certification if required (CA, WA, LA, NV).
Diversity & Inclusion:
We serve patients and researchers from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the people we aim to support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission. We value diversity and believe that unique contributions drive our success.
At Care Access, every day, we are advancing medical breakthroughs. We're uniting standard patient care with cutting-edge treatments and research. Our work brings life-changing therapies to those in need and paves the way for newer and greater treatments to reach the world. We're proud to advance these breakthroughs and work with the big players while engaging with the physicians and caring for patients.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.
Employment Statement
Care Access complies with all employment laws and regulations with respect to its employment practices, terms and conditions of employment, and pay equity and wages. Care Access does not engage in any unfair or forced labor practice and does not tolerate, under any circumstances, the use of any form of forced or involuntary labor, child labor, or human trafficking. This extends to suppliers, partners, or other third parties with whom Care Access does business. Care Access values and promotes the protection of human rights everywhere.
Research Assistant II
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August 14, 2025
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Full-time
Cambridge
Fully On-site
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Company Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard's undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard's Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.
Job Description
Job Summary:
Full-time Research Assistant II (RAII) wanted in the laboratory of Professor Randy Buckner.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
The RA II's primary responsibilities include: (1) data acquisition using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques (MRI); (2) data entry, data checking, and quality control procedures; and (3) participant recruitment and enrollment through community outreach and advertising. Other responsibilities include serving as an interface among several collaborating lab groups, maintaining participant databases, scoring and processing data and assisting with administrative tasks.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field and previous research experience is required.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
B.A., B.S. preferred. Candidates should have proficiency with basic computing packages such as MS Word and Excel and will have some familiarity with one or more of the following (Linux, MATLAB, SPM, FSL, fMRI). Strong interpersonal skills, prior research experience, high level of organization with careful attention to detail, being punctual, and comfort with technical skills are required. This position requires a high degree of motivation and self-sufficiency, although extensive training and supervision will be provided.
Additional Information
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
- Other Information:
This is a one-year term position with renewal dependent upon continuation of funding. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain experience with human cognitive neuroscience research including working with clinical populations in preparation for a graduate career. This position will be fully onsite in Cambridge, MA and will require some flexibility in work hours to accommodate occasional evening and/or weekend MRI scan slots. When applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter in our preferred format as one, combined document (resume followed by cover letter). Please also include a list of professional references with your resume.
All formal offers are made by FAS HR.
Work Format Details
This position is based on-site at a Harvard campus location. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 053. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
Research Assistant I
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Pediatrics-Infectious Diseases
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Position Summary/ Department Summary:
The Farzan laboratory combines B-cell editing technologies with novel vaccination antigens and strategies. Specifically, we modify the B-cell receptor loci of primary B cells, return these edited B cells to their host, and expand these cells through immunization with mRNA vaccines. This technology allows us to generate potent, bioavailable human antibodies in other species. It also allows us to evaluate and improve vaccines and helps us address unanswered questions in B-cell biology. Finally, engineered B cells can themselves help control many infections including HIV.
Key Responsibilities:
- According to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules, performs a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures, utilizing standard laboratory equipment, recording and checking results for completeness and accuracy.
- Assists in troubleshooting procedures if experimental results are unexpected or quality of specimens is poor.
- Performs the following techniques typically required for the laboratory/study:
- Maintains records of results and methodologies in a log of work performed.
- Maintains equipment, lab area, and supplies in a neat professional manner.
- Sterilize and clean glassware, and prepare media and other materials using appropriate procedures.
- Inventories supplies, alerts supervisor to needed supplies, or mixes standard reagents.
- Processes order for supplies and/or animals. Attends courses in safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of biohazardous, flammable, corrosive, and toxic materials.
- Carries out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols.
- Conducts literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggesting uses for new techniques to the P.I.
- Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers and technicians to exchange information.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- A Bachelor's degree is required.
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Part-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Standard Hours per Week
24
Office/Site Location
Boston
Job Posting Category
Research
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Graduate Research Assistant
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Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing and conducting research experiments or studies.
- Collect, organize, and analyze research data using statistical software and tools.
- Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and synthesize findings.
- Prepare research materials, including reports, presentations, and publications.
- Maintain detailed records of research activities and results.
- Collaborate with researchers to interpret data and draw conclusions.
- Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and research funding applications.
- Help manage research equipment and laboratory supplies.
- Participate in research team meetings and contribute to discussions.
- Ensure adherence to research protocols and ethical guidelines.
- Currently enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program in (Relevant Field, e.g., Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Engineering).
- Strong academic record with a solid understanding of research methodologies.
- Proficiency in relevant research software and tools (e.g., SPSS, R, MATLAB, Python).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with scientific literature databases.
- Prior research experience in an academic or industry setting is advantageous.
- Must be able to work effectively in a hybrid environment, commuting to the office as required.
Research Assistant (Biotechnology)
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Research Assistant-5
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This role requires an in-person schedule with onsite work expected for intentional collaboration. Candidates must reside in First District.
The Research Assistant (RA) program at the Boston Fed is a two-year program designed for recent college graduates with a background in economics, math, statistics, or related fields. RAs work with economists on a variety of research projects and provide support for ongoing analysis of the New England, U.S., and global economies and monetary policy, as well as bank regulation, the payments system and financial markets.
Positions are available in our Research Department starting in June 2026. The Research Department provides current economic analysis and policy advice to Federal Reserve decision makers and conducts innovative research with the aim of improving our understanding of the regional, U.S. and global economies and encouraging better policy outcomes.
The Boston Fed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to supporting and fostering diversity within the broader economics research community. If you are interested in gaining meaningful work experience, expanding your career options, and serving the public, we encourage you to apply for our Research Assistant Program.
RA Responsibilities
Review, organize, and analyze economic and financial data.
Write programs using statistical software such as STATA, MATLAB, R, SAS or Python
Conduct literature reviews, perform thorough data analysis, and prepare written summaries of results for economists.
Prepare charts and tables using spreadsheet and data visualization software packages.
Conduct economic research for policy memos and for articles intended for publication by The Boston Fed, academic journals, and business periodicals.
Design programs to clean data, perform statistical tests, and run regressions. Update and maintain data series regularly used by economists.
Proofread, edit, and fact-check articles and papers.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in economics, math, statistics, computer science, international relations, or related field with concentration in economics.
Strong analytical, communications, and organization skills.
Familiarity with programming languages and statistical software packages such as STATA, Python, Matlab, R, and knowledge of statistics and econometrics.
Prior research or classroom experience analyzing data.
The Federal Reserve Bank is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.
This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. For this job, any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a two-phase security screening.
The first phase consists of the satisfactory completion of a physical examination (including a drug screening), reference checks, and a security investigation consisting of credit and criminal history checks. The second phase, which might not be complete until after you begin working at the Reserve Bank, is an additional risk-based security screening determined by the risk rating of the position. Depending upon the sensitivity of the position, this phase may include, and is not limited to, work and residency eligibility verification, and personal interviews with the candidate, references, and prior employers.
All applicants must have been a US Citizen or a permanent resident who also resided in the United States for at least three (3) years. All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years. All candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or skills associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
As a condition of employment, all Federal Reserve Bank of Boston employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning financial interests – such as stocks or bonds – from banks, savings associations, and systemically important financial institutions or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies or savings and loan holding companies. If you, your spouse or domestic partner, or your minor child own such assets and would be unwilling or unable to divest them if you were to accept a job offer, you should raise this issue with our recruitment team. Applicants should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Economics/Research Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)
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Research Assistant-4
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This role requires an in-person schedule with onsite work expected for intentional collaboration. Candidates must reside in First District.
The Research Assistant (RA) program at the Boston Fed is a two-year program designed for recent college graduates with a background in economics, math, statistics, or related fields. RAs work with economists on a variety of research projects and provide support for ongoing analysis of the New England, U.S., and global economies and monetary policy, as well as bank regulation, the payments system and financial markets.
Positions are available in our Research Department starting in June 2026. The Research Department provides current economic analysis and policy advice to Federal Reserve decision makers and conducts innovative research with the aim of improving our understanding of the regional, U.S. and global economies and encouraging better policy outcomes.
The Boston Fed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to supporting and fostering diversity within the broader economics research community. If you are interested in gaining meaningful work experience, expanding your career options, and serving the public, we encourage you to apply for our Research Assistant Program.
RA Responsibilities
Review, organize, and analyze economic and financial data.
Write programs using statistical software such as STATA, MATLAB, R, SAS or Python
Conduct literature reviews, perform thorough data analysis, and prepare written summaries of results for economists.
Prepare charts and tables using spreadsheet and data visualization software packages.
Conduct economic research for policy memos and for articles intended for publication by The Boston Fed, academic journals, and business periodicals.
Design programs to clean data, perform statistical tests, and run regressions. Update and maintain data series regularly used by economists.
Proofread, edit, and fact-check articles and papers.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in economics, math, statistics, computer science, international relations, or related field with concentration in economics.
Strong analytical, communications, and organization skills.
Familiarity with programming languages and statistical software packages such as STATA, Python, Matlab, R, and knowledge of statistics and econometrics.
Prior research or classroom experience analyzing data.
The Federal Reserve Bank is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.
This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. For this job, any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a two-phase security screening.
The first phase consists of the satisfactory completion of a physical examination (including a drug screening), reference checks, and a security investigation consisting of credit and criminal history checks. The second phase, which might not be complete until after you begin working at the Reserve Bank, is an additional risk-based security screening determined by the risk rating of the position. Depending upon the sensitivity of the position, this phase may include, and is not limited to, work and residency eligibility verification, and personal interviews with the candidate, references, and prior employers.
All applicants must have been a US Citizen or a permanent resident who also resided in the United States for at least three (3) years. All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years. All candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or skills associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
As a condition of employment, all Federal Reserve Bank of Boston employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning financial interests – such as stocks or bonds – from banks, savings associations, and systemically important financial institutions or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies or savings and loan holding companies. If you, your spouse or domestic partner, or your minor child own such assets and would be unwilling or unable to divest them if you were to accept a job offer, you should raise this issue with our recruitment team. Applicants should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Economics/Research Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)
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Research Assistant-3
Posted 6 days ago
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This role requires an in-person schedule with onsite work expected for intentional collaboration. Candidates must reside in First District.
The Research Assistant (RA) program at the Boston Fed is a two-year program designed for recent college graduates with a background in economics, math, statistics, or related fields. RAs work with economists on a variety of research projects and provide support for ongoing analysis of the New England, U.S., and global economies and monetary policy, as well as bank regulation, the payments system and financial markets.
Positions are available in our Research Department starting in June 2026. The Research Department provides current economic analysis and policy advice to Federal Reserve decision makers and conducts innovative research with the aim of improving our understanding of the regional, U.S. and global economies and encouraging better policy outcomes.
The Boston Fed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to supporting and fostering diversity within the broader economics research community. If you are interested in gaining meaningful work experience, expanding your career options, and serving the public, we encourage you to apply for our Research Assistant Program.
RA Responsibilities
Review, organize, and analyze economic and financial data.
Write programs using statistical software such as STATA, MATLAB, R, SAS or Python
Conduct literature reviews, perform thorough data analysis, and prepare written summaries of results for economists.
Prepare charts and tables using spreadsheet and data visualization software packages.
Conduct economic research for policy memos and for articles intended for publication by The Boston Fed, academic journals, and business periodicals.
Design programs to clean data, perform statistical tests, and run regressions. Update and maintain data series regularly used by economists.
Proofread, edit, and fact-check articles and papers.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in economics, math, statistics, computer science, international relations, or related field with concentration in economics.
Strong analytical, communications, and organization skills.
Familiarity with programming languages and statistical software packages such as STATA, Python, Matlab, R, and knowledge of statistics and econometrics.
Prior research or classroom experience analyzing data.
The Federal Reserve Bank is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.
This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. For this job, any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a two-phase security screening.
The first phase consists of the satisfactory completion of a physical examination (including a drug screening), reference checks, and a security investigation consisting of credit and criminal history checks. The second phase, which might not be complete until after you begin working at the Reserve Bank, is an additional risk-based security screening determined by the risk rating of the position. Depending upon the sensitivity of the position, this phase may include, and is not limited to, work and residency eligibility verification, and personal interviews with the candidate, references, and prior employers.
All applicants must have been a US Citizen or a permanent resident who also resided in the United States for at least three (3) years. All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years. All candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or skills associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
As a condition of employment, all Federal Reserve Bank of Boston employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning financial interests – such as stocks or bonds – from banks, savings associations, and systemically important financial institutions or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies or savings and loan holding companies. If you, your spouse or domestic partner, or your minor child own such assets and would be unwilling or unable to divest them if you were to accept a job offer, you should raise this issue with our recruitment team. Applicants should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Economics/Research Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers ( or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.
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Research Assistant-2
Posted 6 days ago
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This role requires an in-person schedule with onsite work expected for intentional collaboration. Candidates must reside in First District.
The Research Assistant (RA) program at the Boston Fed is a two-year program designed for recent college graduates with a background in economics, math, statistics, or related fields. RAs work with economists on a variety of research projects and provide support for ongoing analysis of the New England, U.S., and global economies and monetary policy, as well as bank regulation, the payments system and financial markets.
Positions are available in our Research Department starting in June 2026. The Research Department provides current economic analysis and policy advice to Federal Reserve decision makers and conducts innovative research with the aim of improving our understanding of the regional, U.S. and global economies and encouraging better policy outcomes.
The Boston Fed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to supporting and fostering diversity within the broader economics research community. If you are interested in gaining meaningful work experience, expanding your career options, and serving the public, we encourage you to apply for our Research Assistant Program.
RA Responsibilities
Review, organize, and analyze economic and financial data.
Write programs using statistical software such as STATA, MATLAB, R, SAS or Python
Conduct literature reviews, perform thorough data analysis, and prepare written summaries of results for economists.
Prepare charts and tables using spreadsheet and data visualization software packages.
Conduct economic research for policy memos and for articles intended for publication by The Boston Fed, academic journals, and business periodicals.
Design programs to clean data, perform statistical tests, and run regressions. Update and maintain data series regularly used by economists.
Proofread, edit, and fact-check articles and papers.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in economics, math, statistics, computer science, international relations, or related field with concentration in economics.
Strong analytical, communications, and organization skills.
Familiarity with programming languages and statistical software packages such as STATA, Python, Matlab, R, and knowledge of statistics and econometrics.
Prior research or classroom experience analyzing data.
The Federal Reserve Bank is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.
This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. For this job, any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a two-phase security screening.
The first phase consists of the satisfactory completion of a physical examination (including a drug screening), reference checks, and a security investigation consisting of credit and criminal history checks. The second phase, which might not be complete until after you begin working at the Reserve Bank, is an additional risk-based security screening determined by the risk rating of the position. Depending upon the sensitivity of the position, this phase may include, and is not limited to, work and residency eligibility verification, and personal interviews with the candidate, references, and prior employers.
All applicants must have been a US Citizen or a permanent resident who also resided in the United States for at least three (3) years. All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years. All candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or skills associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
As a condition of employment, all Federal Reserve Bank of Boston employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning financial interests – such as stocks or bonds – from banks, savings associations, and systemically important financial institutions or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies or savings and loan holding companies. If you, your spouse or domestic partner, or your minor child own such assets and would be unwilling or unable to divest them if you were to accept a job offer, you should raise this issue with our recruitment team. Applicants should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Economics/Research Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)
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Research Assistant-1
Posted 11 days ago
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Job Description
This role requires an in-person schedule with onsite work expected for intentional collaboration. Candidates must reside in First District.
The Research Assistant (RA) program at the Boston Fed is a two-year program designed for recent college graduates with a background in economics, math, statistics, or related fields. RAs work with economists on a variety of research projects and provide support for ongoing analysis of the New England, U.S., and global economies and monetary policy, as well as bank regulation, the payments system and financial markets.
Positions are available in our Research Department starting in June 2026. The Research Department provides current economic analysis and policy advice to Federal Reserve decision makers and conducts innovative research with the aim of improving our understanding of the regional, U.S. and global economies and encouraging better policy outcomes.
The Boston Fed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to supporting and fostering diversity within the broader economics research community. If you are interested in gaining meaningful work experience, expanding your career options, and serving the public, we encourage you to apply for our Research Assistant Program.
RA Responsibilities
Review, organize, and analyze economic and financial data.
Write programs using statistical software such as STATA, MATLAB, R, SAS or Python
Conduct literature reviews, perform thorough data analysis, and prepare written summaries of results for economists.
Prepare charts and tables using spreadsheet and data visualization software packages.
Conduct economic research for policy memos and for articles intended for publication by The Boston Fed, academic journals, and business periodicals.
Design programs to clean data, perform statistical tests, and run regressions. Update and maintain data series regularly used by economists.
Proofread, edit, and fact-check articles and papers.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in economics, math, statistics, computer science, international relations, or related field with concentration in economics.
Strong analytical, communications, and organization skills.
Familiarity with programming languages and statistical software packages such as STATA, Python, Matlab, R, and knowledge of statistics and econometrics.
Prior research or classroom experience analyzing data.
The Federal Reserve Bank is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.
This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. For this job, any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a two-phase security screening.
The first phase consists of the satisfactory completion of a physical examination (including a drug screening), reference checks, and a security investigation consisting of credit and criminal history checks. The second phase, which might not be complete until after you begin working at the Reserve Bank, is an additional risk-based security screening determined by the risk rating of the position. Depending upon the sensitivity of the position, this phase may include, and is not limited to, work and residency eligibility verification, and personal interviews with the candidate, references, and prior employers.
All applicants must have been a US Citizen or a permanent resident who also resided in the United States for at least three (3) years. All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years. All candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or skills associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
As a condition of employment, all Federal Reserve Bank of Boston employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning financial interests – such as stocks or bonds – from banks, savings associations, and systemically important financial institutions or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies or savings and loan holding companies. If you, your spouse or domestic partner, or your minor child own such assets and would be unwilling or unable to divest them if you were to accept a job offer, you should raise this issue with our recruitment team. Applicants should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Economics/Research Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers ( or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.
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