The Central Bank of Malta is recruiting research economists in the fields of Macroeconomics, International Finance, Econometrics and Computational Economics. Specifically, the candidates are expected to have gained experience in either theoretical (DSGE, HANK) or empirical (VAR, panel, causal machine learning) methods and to be able to conduct high-quality research and modelling activities.
A Master’s degree in economics and at least two years of experience conducting research and analysis on macroeconomic issues are required to apply for the position.
Applications from candidates with a Ph.D. in economics, or expecting to complete their doctoral studies in 2025 are strongly encouraged. Research work carried out in fulfilment of the Ph.D. programme will satisfy the experience requirement.
This year, topics of particular interest are:
- monetary policy transmission to the macroeconomy and through the banking sector
- climate, energy and environmental economics
- density forecasting and nowcasting
- macroeconomic analysis by means of micro data
- production networks
The Central Bank of Malta provides a vibrant work environment while the characteristics of the Maltese economy make research and economic modelling activities particularly compelling. The successful candidates will be associated to the Research Department and are expected to contribute to the Bank’s publications and to expand/improve the Bank’s toolkit to conduct policy analysis. Moreover, they are expected to represent the Bank in ESCB networks, working groups, and meetings and to present their research in seminars and international conferences.
The Central Bank of Malta offers 1-year fixed-term full-time contracts which can be renewed or converted into an indefinite contract, subject to performance.
The Central Bank of Malta is an inclusive employer, and it encourages applications from candidates irrespective of their gender, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or other characteristics. Non-EU applicants without a valid working permit for Malta, if selected, will be required to apply for a visa on their own. Working language is English.
The formal job description can be found here.
This vacancy carries the JobsPlus permit number: 1010/2024.
Application procedure
The target date for applications is 29th of November while the deadline is 6th of December 2024 and the candidates should provide:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper
- Two reference letters
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Interviews will be held remotely by video from the 16th to the 19th of December during the EJME 2024/2025.
- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper
- Second paper (optional)
- Third paper (optional)
- Other material (in one file) (optional)
- Cover letter
- Video presentation of job market paper (optional)
- Letters of reference: 2