Banco de Portugal is hiring researchers holding a PhD in Economics, Finance or a related field, to work in Lisbon.
Banco de Portugal is the central bank of Portugal and a member of the Eurosystem. The Economics and Research Department combines economic research with the policy tasks related to its mission as a member of the Eurosystem, and to the analysis of the Portuguese economy. The Department has a group of research economists whose principal task is to improve knowledge in topics relevant for a central bank.
REQUIRED PROFILE
• Doctoral degree in Economics, Finance or a related field (applications from candidates who expect to complete their degree by the summer of 2021 are acceptable but admission will be conditional on the successful completion of the degree);
• Solid knowledge of microeconometrics, financial economics, or labour economics. Other fields related to central banking, such as macro, will also be considered;
• Potential to publish articles in high quality international academic journals;
• Motivation to deepen technical knowledge and innovate in the candidate's area of specialisation;
• Ability to work in teams and to adapt to different environments;
• Written and spoken proficiency in English.
APPLICATION
Applicants should submit a CV, three letters of recommendation, a research paper, and a brief letter stating their professional interests and motivation for the application. We will receive applications until 25 November 2020 through the EconJobMarket website (https://www.econjobmarket.org). Informal inquiries about the position should be sent to António Antunes, at aantunes@bportugal.pt. Interviews will take place during the 2020 European Job Market, which will take place online between 14 and 18 December 2020.