Federal Trade Commission

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The FTC’s Bureau of Economics anticipates openings for junior and senior economists in 2015. Our staff of approximately 75 PhD economists analyze antitrust and/or consumer protection issues and make policy recommendations to the Commission.
The Bureau of Economics maintains a working paper series, a seminar series, and an annual microeconomics conference. The Bureau’s economists regularly present their independent research at seminars and conferences, and publish in top journals. Economists in all fields of applied microeconomics or econometrics who write and communicate effectively and have a strong comprehension of microeconomic analysis are encouraged to apply. Visit http://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-economics/careers-bureau-economics for further information.

The FTC will discuss opportunities at the AEA meetings in Boston, or at the FTC offices in Washington. Apply by submitting a resume, a writing sample (preferably sole-authored), and a copy of your graduate transcript online at www.usajobs.gov by searching for BE-D-2014-0009. Also, arrange for three letters of recommendation to be e-mailed to econrecruit@ftc.gov. Applicants must initially submit a resume and transcripts to determine minimum qualification. Applicants determined to be minimally qualified will be required to provide a writing sample and letters of recommendation during the evaluation process. U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants wishing to discuss opportunities with FTC staff at the AEA meetings are encouraged to apply by December 1, 2014. For questions, contact Vincent Guerrero at 202-326-3048 or vguerrero@ftc.gov. The FTC is an equal opportunity employer.