The research department of Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway, has an opening for a tenured research economist (postdoctoral). Candidates should have obtained or be about to obtain their PhD in economics or financial economics, preferably with a specialization in a topic related to monetary economics or other areas in macroeconomics or financial stability 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 required.
The 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 research department consists of 13 full time research economists and about five part-time research staff, as well as research assistants who support the economists.
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
Qualifications
- A PhD degree with a specialization in monetary economics, macroeconomics or financial stability
- A deep interest in policy issues of relevance to a central bank
- A sincere interest in contributing to the research group and Norges Bank as a whole
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Please note that the position is subject to a clean police certificate and a good credit record.
We offer
The bank offers an excellent research infrastructure (IT resources, data access, research assistance) and encourages participation in international conferences/workshops and collaboration with external researchers with a generous travel budget. Salary is competitive, working terms are flexible.
Norges Bank is an equal opportunities employer and encourages women to apply. Funds to cover relocation expenses are provided. Support to learn Norwegian is offered to foreign staff.
Interviews will be conducted in Oslo and at the ASSA meeting in Atlanta, January 4-6, 2019.
For questions about the position, contact:
Kasper Roszbach, research director, Kasper.Roszbach@Norges-Bank.no
Francesco Furlanetto, senior economist, Francesco.Furlanetto@Norges-Bank.no