FEN Jobs: U.S. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (CFTC)

           U.S. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (CFTC)
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                   Visiting Academic Fellow ö 2008
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     The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in
     Washington, DC is seeking candidates for a Visiting
     Academic Fellow position in the Office of the Chief
     Economist (OCE) for the 2008 academic school year.Ê
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     Interested parties will have an opportunity to meet with
     OCE staff at this year's American Finance Association
     meetings.ÊÊ
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     MISSION:
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     As an independent agency which reports directly to the
     President, the mission of the CFTC is to protect market
     users and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive
     practices related to the trading of commodity and financial
     futures and options, and to foster open, competitive, and
     financially sound futures and option markets. We employ
     top-notch professionals with strong academic records and
     excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for this
     important work.
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     JOB DESCRIPTION:
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     A Visiting Academic Fellow participates in research and
     analyses as a member of the Office of the Chief Economist
     (OCE) with a focus on economic aspects of enforcement and
     regulatory actions undertaken by the CFTC. Candidates
     should have expertise in at least one of the following
     areas: market microstructure, industrial organization,
     valuation of complex contingent claims and derivative
     securities, investment management (commodity index trading,
     commodity funds and hedge funds), financial intermediaries,
     financial accounting, or litigation support.
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     JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
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     The Visiting Academic Fellow must have a Ph.D. in Finance,
     Accounting or Economics and have a permanent position at a
     U.S. college or university. The candidate selected for
     this position will serve in a one year appointment which
     may be extended for an additional year at the discretion of
     the CFTC. The Visiting Academic Fellow is compensated
     pursuant to the provisions of the Intergovernmental
     Personnel Act (IPA) mobility program. See:

      http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_07/5cfr334_07.html
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     Salary and benefits are commensurate with the candidateâs
     experience and are negotiable.  These positions are open to
     U.S. citizens and to others who meet the immigration law
     requirements and conditions of the appropriations act ban.
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     APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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     Interested candidates may submit an application package
     that includes a cover letter indicating you are applying
     for the Visiting Academic Fellow position, a resume or
     vita, sample working papers or research (very important),
     and a brief description of your research interests.Ê
     Candidates may utilize one of the following methods to
     apply:
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     Facsimile:   (202) 418-5660
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     Email:        MAILTO:jmoser@cftc.gov
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     Mail:        Commodity Futures Trading Commission
                  Office of Chief Economist
                  Three Lafayette Centre
                  1155 21st Street, NW, Room 8022
                  Washington, DC 20581
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     Hand-delivery will be accepted by the CFTC Receptionist
     marked to the attention of:
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     CONTACT:     J. Moser
                  1st Floor, Three Lafayette Centre
                  1155 21st Street NW
                  Washington, DC 20581
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     between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
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     All candidates must be able to successfully complete a
     favorable personnel suitability review.Ê
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     As U.S. laws limit our ability to hire non-U.S. citizens to
     work at the CFTC, please also include your country of
     citizenship.  If you require more information about whether
     your country of citizenship meets immigration law
     requirements and the conditions of the appropriations act
     ban, please access the following link:Ê
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      http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/Citizen.asp.
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     FURTHER INFORMATION:
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     If you have questions regarding this Visiting Academic
     Fellow position, please contact:
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     CONTACT:     Jim Moser
                  Deputy Chief Economist
                  Office of the Chief Economist
                  Commodity Futures Trading Commission
                  Three Lafayette Centre
                  1155 21st Street NW, Room 8022
                  Washington, DC 20581
     Tel:         (202) 418-5625
     Fax:         (202) 418-5660
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     FINANCIAL ECONOMIST POSITIONS:
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     In addition to the position listed above, OCE also seeks
     candidates interested in permanent positions as Financial
     Economists. Financial Economists perform the same duties
     as those described here; however, they must apply under an
     open vacancy announcement.  Vacancy announcements are
     posted on the CFTC's website and through other U.S.
     government employment resources. For more information
     about these positions, please visit one of the following
     websites:
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     CFTC WEBSITE:
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      http://www.cftc.gov/aboutthecftc/careers/currentopenings/index.htm
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     U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT'S (OPM) WEBSITE:
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      http://www.usajobs.gov/
Posted 12/11/07