Deutsche Bundesbank
PhD Economists
As one of the world's largest central banks, the Deutsche Bundesbank works in the public interest. Our business areas are monetary policy, banking supervision, financial stability, cash management and payment systems. We are looking to hire both new and experienced PhD economists to join our Research Centre in Frankfurt am Main. Preference will be given to candidates working in the areas of empirical banking, asset pricing and financial stability; however, excellent candidates working in other areas of economics are also encouraged to apply.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Research economists are expected to conduct research in economics, banking and financial stability, which will be published in top-level international scientific journals and will also contribute to policy design within the Bundesbank. More information about the Research Centre can be found at http://www.bundesbank.de/research
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD or PhD nearing completion in Economics, Finance or Econometrics. Publications in high-ranking scientific journals would be an asset. Very good command of written and spoken English is required; working knowledge of German would be an advantage.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities to conduct high-quality research. We also promote targeted training and a healthy work-life balance through a variety of measures.
We would like to increase the proportion of female staff at the Deutsche Bundesbank and would therefore particularly welcome applications from women with the appropriate qualifications. Part-time work is generally possible. Where candidates are equally qualified for the position, preference will be given to applicants with a disability.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: We will be interviewing candidates at the AEA meetings in Chicago on 6-8 January 2017. Please email all supporting documents (cover letter stating whether you plan to attend the AEA meetings in Chicago, CV, a job market paper and at least two letters of recommendation) by 27 November 2016 to aearecruiting@bundesbank.de, quoting the reference number ERNJob16181_SSRN
If you have any questions, please contact aearecruiting@bundesbank.de
Danmarks Nationalbank
PhD Economist/Senior Economist/Advisor
E Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F International Economics
G Financial Economics
Danmarks Nationalbank, the central bank of Denmark, has established a new, independent research unit with the aim of conducting research in macroeconomics, financial economics, monetary and international economics and macroeconometrics, and developing economic models and tools to support Danmarks Nationalbank's policy decisions. Economists in the research unit are expected to produce high-quality research to be published in refereed journals and will benefit from an outstanding research environment and strong ties with the academic community in Denmark. Candidates can find more information about the Research Unit at the website: http://www.nationalbanken.dk/en/Pages/Default.aspx
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Research Unit has several openings at the junior and senior level. Applications from all areas of Macroeconomics, International Economics and Financial Economics are invited. The Research Unit is especially interested in soliciting applications from candidates working on macro-finance, macro-labor and related fields where the extensive microdata available in Denmark can be exploited to assess macroeconomic policy challenges. Salaries are commensurate with experience and level of achievement.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in economics or finance. Candidates currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program must be approaching the completion of their thesis. For senior positions, a proven publication track record in top-tier professional journals and demonstrated leadership in research are expected. Knowledge of Danish is not required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, submit cover letter, curriculum vitae and job market paper to: research_recruitment@nationalbanken.dk. Please state clearly in the subject line of the email: position applied for (junior or senior economist), primary field of expertise (macroeconomics, international economics, financial economics, macroeconometrics) and University where Ph.D. is awarded or expected.
Have at least three letters of reference sent to: research_recruitment@nationalbanken.dk stating in the subject line the candidate's name.
Deadline for applications: November 24, 2016.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to interviews at the 2017 ASSA meetings or another agreed location.
FURTHER INFORMATION: Junior economist: any questions regarding this posting should be directed to: Joy Simonsen, jhen@nationalbanken.dk
Senior economist: any questions regarding this posting should be directed to: Federico Ravenna, fera@nationalbanken.dk
The International Food Policy Research Institute
Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow, Egypt - DSGD (Position #16-144)
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Associate Research Fellow (ARF)/Research Fellow (RF) for a two (2) year, fixed term, renewable appointment for its Development Strategy and Governance Division (DSGD).
JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will join the research team focusing on enhancing the impact of policies and rural investments on poverty, food security and employment in the Middle East and North Africa. As part of the team, she/he will work in close collaboration with IFPRI senior researchers in Cairo and Washington, DC, as well as with local and international partners. Her/his main duties will be to produce cutting edge research and the development and dissemination of research products and tools. The successful candidate will also contribute to the broader research and capacity building agenda of the Egypt office and have the opportunity to develop her/his own research projects that serve the broad research agenda of IFPRI Egypt and IFPRI. This position will be based at IFPRI's Egypt office located in Cairo and will involve travel to other countries where IFPRI conducts its research, including Jordan, Lebanon and Tunisia, as well as to IFPRI's headquarter in Washington, DC. Final grade level will be determined by demonstrated expertise and experience.
Please note that Associate Research Fellow appointments at IFPRI have a maximum term of three (3) years, inclusive of any approved appointment extensions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Specific duties include but not limited to:
- Conduct innovative research on agricultural and rural transformation, with a particular attention to poverty reduction, food security, and employment using cutting-edge econometric modeling techniques
- Conduct quantitative research on the impact of agricultural and rural development policies and investments, incl. in refugee hosting communities and countries
- Publish papers in top, peer-reviewed journals and IFPRI outlets (books, policy briefs etc.)
- Contribute to the development of a public investment/project impact simulation tool and provide related capacity building to governments and local analysts
- Lead country case studies and coordinate related research, capacity building and communication activities
- Represent projects at various occasions, including at conferences and meetings
- Support the broader IFPRI Egypt research agenda, assist in reporting on program/project activities and help developing new research projects
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in Economics, Agricultural Economics or closely related fields
- Excellent econometric/statistical skills and excellent knowledge of STATA
- Demonstrated knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques used in microeconomic analysis and panel data analysis
- Experience in working with/combining different datasets like household surveys, agricultural surveys, and other socioeconomic datasets for innovative statistical and econometric analysis
- Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality research for publication in top, peer- reviewed journals
- Strong team player, self-motivated and ability to work with people from different social and cultural backgrounds
- Willingness to relocate to Egypt and travel to other MENA countries, particularly Tunisia, Lebanon and Jordan
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
AT THE RESEARCH FELLOW LEVEL:
- 3+ years of post-PhD experience relevant to the job and demonstrated fundraising experience
- Excellent publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Major external recognition within peer professional network due to publications and other leaderships activities
- Demonstrated leadership skills and strong experience building and managing teams
- Demonstrated leadership in developing global research programs for policy recommendations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with the literature and demonstrated research experience in one or more of the following areas: agricultural development, public investments, employment, climate change economics, poverty reduction, and refugees
- Familiarity with social accounting matrices, computable general equilibrium models and related microsimulation tools
- Familiarity with GAMS
- Field experience in collecting quantitative project and household data in developing countries
- Working experience in the Middle East and North Africa region
- Knowledge of French
- Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) Arabic
APPLICATION PROCEDJURE: Go to http://www.ifpri.org. Click on "Jobs" and "Research Positions" to link you to Position # 16-144 - Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow, DSGD. Please complete on-line application, including a complete curriculum vitae and a detailed letter of interest. Also complete section providing 3 references.
FURTHER INFORMATION: For more information on IFPRI, please visit our website at http://www.ifpri.org. EOE
Federal Reserve Bank of New, New York, NY
Ph.D. Economists
C Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
D Microeconomics
E Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F International Economics
H Public Economics
G Financial Economics
J Labor and Demographic Economics
L Industrial Organization
R Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York supports the public interest in sustainable economic growth with a focus on monetary policy and financial stability. The Research & Statistics Group is looking to hire a diverse group of both new and experienced Ph.D. economists in the above areas.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Economists at the NY Fed are expected to produce high-quality research for publication in refereed journals and to provide policy analysis tied to improving the soundness and vitality of the economy. Excellent research and communications skills are required. Candidates can find out more about the Research & Statistics Group through our website: http://www.newyorkfed.org/research/index.html
Salaries are commensurate with experience and level of achievement. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York values and is committed to a diverse workforce, and is an equal opportunity employer.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply on-line at: https://frb.taleo.net/careersection/ECON/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=247204&src=JB-11240. To ensure proper consideration, please complete the on-line job application by November 28, 2016.
Please note, for consideration of openings, candidate submissions, including all letters of recommendation, must be received by the submission date. Additional submissions and/or updates to documents provided may not be considered after the submission date.
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Senior Economist
JEL Classifications:
D00: General (Microeconomics)
E00: General (Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics)
G00: General (Financial Economics)
The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia seeks a senior Ph.D. economist actively conducting research in consumer finance and household asset accumulation from a microeconomic, macroeconomic, or financial economics perspective. Areas of interest include consumer credit and economic growth trends and fluctuations, consumer credit access and individual economic outcomes, innovations in consumer credit markets, consumer default and bankruptcy, public policy and consumer credit, household risk management, household savings and asset accumulation, and household portfolio choice.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must have a track record of high-quality research and possess superior writing and speaking skills. The position's main responsibilities include producing research for publication in top-tier academic journals, briefing the Bank's president on consumer credit and asset accumulation issues, and writing nontechnical articles for our Economic Insights quarterly. For a highly qualified individual, the job title will reflect a higher position.
The Research Department offers an outstanding research environment and competitive salaries and benefits. Additional information about the department may be found at http://www.philadelphiafed.org/research-and-data
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications will be accepted only online via Econjobmarket at . Follow the instructions under Info for Candidates. Along with your application include your curriculum vitae, at least one research paper, and three letters of recommendation. Materials must be submitted by December 1, 2016. An equal opportunity employer. CONTACT: Ms. Monica Wiley-Curtis, Recruiting_Center@phil.frb.org
