Czech National Bank

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Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Responsibility for the overall management of the Economic Research Department and for the coordination of economic research
* Ensuring the preparation of expert opinions on situation reports and strategic monetary policy documents and minutes of the monetary policy meetings of the Board
* Organizing domestic and international cooperation with domestic and foreign experts in the form of research projects
* Carrying on your own research activities and participating in the research activities of the Department

Required Qualifications:
* Ph.D. in economics
* At least 10 years’ experience in theoretical and empirical economics and economic research with relevant outputs
* Managerial and organisational skills and team management experience
* Fluent written and spoken English (level C1); ability to communicate in Czech at B1 level (this can be attained later, within 12 months of starting work)

Professional Requirements:
* Conceptual thinking
* Creativity, flexibility, communication skills
* Relevant publication activity,
* Substantial contribution to the current scientific discussion in economic research
* Stress-resistance
* Clean criminal record

We offer:
* A unique job opportunity at a prestigious financial institution
* Interesting work at the headquarters of the Czech National Bank, a member of the European System of Central Banks, with good career prospects and opportunities for ongoing professional growth
* A wide range of domestic and international professional training
* Starting date by agreement

A professional curriculum vitae containing basic personal data, a cover letter, a list of publications in high-impact journals and two professional references should be sent by 30 September 2014 via the official website of the Czech National Bank.

NOTICE: The CNB will disregard any application not received via the official website of the CNB – www.cnb.cz, section “vacancies”. The CNB will disregard any application received after the deadline.