Danmarks Nationalbank - Research Unit
Economist/Senior Economist/Adviser
Macroeconomics
Monetary Economics
International Macroeconomics
Finance and Banking
Danmarks Nationalbank, the central bank of Denmark, has established in 2017 an independent research unit with the aim of conducting research in macroeconomics, finance and banking, monetary and international economics and macroeconometrics, and developing economic models and tools to support Danmarks Nationalbank's policy decisions. Economists in the research unit are expected to produce high-quality research to be published in refereed journals and will benefit from an outstanding research environment, strong ties with the academic community, and integration with the policy workflow. Candidates can find more information about the Research Unit at the website : https://www.nationalbanken.dk/en/research/Pages/default.aspx
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Research Unit is especially interested in applicants able to exploit the extensive financial, household and firm microdata available in Denmark. Danmarks Nationalbank has recently established a Data Analytics division exploring innovative approaches to microdata analysis, and a Credit Register containing microdata on lending by Danish financial institutions to all types of debtors. JUNIOR and JUNIOR/SENIOR APPLICANTS: We invite applications from candidates completing a PhD program in 2020 or with 1-3 year experience, focusing on macro-finance, banking, macroeconometrics. SENIOR/EXPERIENCED APPLICANTS: We invite applications from experienced candidates in all areas of macroeconomics.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in economics or finance. For senior positions, a proven publication track record in top-tier professional journals, demonstrated leadership in research and experience with assessing policy challenges are expected. Knowledge of Danish is not required.
TO APPLY: please apply through the JOE listing: https://bit.ly/2Ju7NDM . Application deadline: 11/21/2019
Additional Information For Applicants:
-State clearly in the heading of the cover letter: 1) position applied for (junior or senior); 2) primary field of expertise (macrofinance, banking, macroeconometrics); 3) whether you will be available for interviewing at the 2020 ASSA meetings and/or the 2019 European Job Market for Economists.
-Short-listed candidates will be invited to interviews at the 2020 ASSA meetings or the 2019 European Job Market for Economists. Danmarks Nationalbank will start selecting candidates for flyouts immediately after the interviews at the European Job Market in December 2019. Additional interviews will be scheduled at the 2020 ASSA meetings only as necessary to select additional candidates for flyouts.
- Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to: Camilla Green, cstg@nationalbanken.dk