Economist with a PhD (F/M/X)
Deadline for applications: 7 March 2021
The environment
Economists working at the Economics and Research Department of the National Bank of Belgium (NBB) are responsible for undertaking and reporting economic and financial analysis. Our team is made up of some sixty economists who specialise in different areas of analysis, as illustrated by their publications: see https://www.nbb.be/en/publications-and-research. The research work that we produce aims to support the Bank’s monetary and prudential policy objectives, and to evaluate economic policy in general.
We offer our economists a working environment that provides the best-performing research and analysis tools. They have access to a wealth of micro and macroeconomic and financial statistical data. Economists are offered specialist training and the opportunity to take part in conferences; international research networks and working groups are also a key part of the package. We generally encourage them to maintain close ties with specialist economic research bodies, especially with other central banks and academic institutions.
Function
Working withing a group of half a dozen economists on a given theme, you will be responsible for scientific studies or research into economic issues of interest to the Bank.
You will be expected to work autonomously or with others at the Bank, as well as in research networks and ESCB expert groups, or with other Belgian or international institutions. Your work will feed into economic policy recommendations and will be drafted with a view to publication through the Bank’s various communication channels, and/or in scientific journals.
The requirements
- Hold a PhD in Economics
- proven extensive knowledge of the Belgian and eurozone economies and major economic policy issues worldwide
- a clear and demonstrable interest in monetary and prudential policy, macroeconomic policy, and policies relating to climate change and/or structural economic reform
- advanced proficiency in the very latest quantitative analysis methods
- The ability to communicate the outcomes of work clearly in both written and spoken forms
- the ability to work autonomously and to show creativity, flexibility and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks and joint working
- have a good command of English, as well as a thorough working knowledge of Dutch or/and French.
Other desirable qualities: Experience of working within an international organisation or a research centre, and any academic publications.
Your application will only be considered if it includes a CV, covering letter, and copy of your higher education qualification certificate(s), plus the annexes showing ECTS points. For certificates from outside Belgium, you must also include an attestation of equivalence.
Your CV must state:
· your education (including a list of the number of ECTS credits for each higher education qualification and the relevant marks obtained in microeconomics, macroeconomics, monetary and financial theory, public finance and econometrics)
· any specialisations
· the subjects covered in the course of your studies (seminars, dissertations and thesis) or your professional life
· any publications, as a list.
Your CV should be accompanied by a copy of one of your best pieces of work.