Norges Bank (Bank of Norway)
Research Economist
E Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
G Financial Economics
The research department of Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway, has an opening for a research Economist (postdoctoral). The contract has a three year duration, after which it is possible to apply for open permanent positions at the bank. Candidates should have obtained or be about to obtain their PhD in economics or finance, preferably with a specialization in a topic related to financial stability, monetary economics or other areas in macroeconomics or financial economics that are of interest for central banks. Experienced economists who are interested in a multi-year secondment can also apply. The working language is English. Proficiency in a Scandinavian language is useful but not a requirement.
Norges Bank's research department works on issues of relevance for monetary policy, financial stability and financial markets. Research economists spend half their time conducting high-quality research that addresses issues of interest to a central bank aimed at ultimately being published in international peer-reviewed academic journals. In the other half they provide research-based analyses to policy departments on topical issues related to monetary policy, financial stability, macroprudential policy and financial markets. Research economists disseminate relevant internal and external research to the Bank's staff and liaison with academic and research institutions. The bank has weekly seminars, regular conferences and active visiting scholar and PhD-internship programs. More information about the department can be found at: http://www.norges-bank.no/en/research
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Conduct original research for publication in high-quality refereed journals, and applied research and analyses for the Bank's policy departments
- Present own and other policy relevant research effectively to policymakers and academics
- Develop and maintain relationships with central banks, universities and other relevant research institutions
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- A PhD degree with a specialization in financial economics, financial stability, monetary economics, or macroeconomics
- A deep interest in policy issues of relevance to a central bank
- A sincere interest in contributing to the research group and the bank as a whole
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applications must be registered in Norges Bank's electronic system. Letters of recommendation can be sent directly to Sunniva.Kvitvang@norges-bank.no. Apply at: https://goo.gl/hEVmHW
Deadline for application: December 3, 2017.
Interviews will be conducted in Oslo and at the ASSA meeting in Philadelphia, January 5-7, 2018.
For questions about the position, contact:
Kasper Roszbach, research director, Kasper.Roszbach@Norges-Bank.no
Knut Are Aastveit, deputy research director, Knut-Are.Aastveit@Norges-Bank.no
Posted: 10 Nov 2017