Posted 6/4/09
DEUTSCHE BUNDESBANK
The other perspective
Economist or Statistician
The Deutsche Bundesbank is one of the biggest central banks
in the world. Our business areas include monetary policy,
banking supervision, financial and monetary systems, cash
and cashless payments. We are looking for an economist or
statisticianto work in our Research Centre at the
Bundesbank's Central Office in Frankfurt am Main.
ABOUT THE RESEARCH CENTER:
Our Research Centre, together with other members of the
Eurosystem, is currently working on the preparation of a
joint survey on the finances and consumption of households.
The German contribution will take the form of a panel,
which is scheduled to enter the field for the first time
next year. More detailed information on the entire project
can be found at:
http://www.ecb.int/home/html/researcher_hfcn.en.html
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Input in creating the survey, eg development of sampling
method, projection and weighting as well as the
imputation of missing observations
- Research work for academic publications and academic
analyses to support the Executive Board in policy matters
- Compilation of non-technical articles for a broader
target group
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree, (accredited) Masters or equivalent
qualification with above-average results
- Secure command of current econometric procedures
- Experience in the production and empirical evaluation of
survey data
- Relevant professional experience or experience in
independent research work (ideally, supported by your own
publications and/or dissertation)
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Sound command of written and spoken German and English
FURTHER INFORMATION:
We offer committed and motivated employees an excellent
work and research environment with an international
outlook.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
We would like to increase the proportion of women at the
Bundesbank and would therefore welcome applications from
qualified women. Part-time work is generally possible
Given equivalent qualifications, priority will be given to
severely disabled applicants.
Please contact:
CONTACT: Ms Wibke Hoffmann
Tel: +49 69 9566-8257
if you have any questions.
We look forward to receiving your online application, CV
and recent research work by 26 June 2009.