JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

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Economist or Senior Economist

JOE ID Number: 2014-02_111452583
Date Posted: 12/19/2014
Date Inactive: 01/31/2015
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Economist or Senior Economist
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Illinois, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has an opening for an entry-level or a senior-level policy economist.
This position is with the Chicago Fed’s Insurance Initiative. The Insurance Initiative aims to better understand the role of the insurance industry in the overall economy, with an emphasis on the industry’s role in the financial sector.

The position requires an economist who is interested in applied, policy-oriented work and research. Primary responsibilities include developing and evaluating models for use in the supervision of large financial institutions and analyzing policy issues related to the regulation of financial institutions and financial markets, with a focus on insurance. While the duties of this position will allow some time for self-directed, policy-relevant research, applicants should be aware that policy analysis will have the highest priority.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in economics, finance, or a related field and will combine a strong background in applied econometrics (panel data, forecasting, time series) with knowledge of the insurance industry. All candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics, finance, or a related field and have strong quantitative skills, or equivalent skills and experience. Candidates should have a demonstrated quantitative and modeling skills; and strong written and oral communication skills. Senior-level candidates should have a strong empirical research track record in applied macroeconomics, econometrics, finance or a related field and/or a significant relevant experience. Salary and position will be commensurate with experience and level of achievement.

More information is available at:
http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/research/index.cfm

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/31/2015
Reference Instructions:
To apply:
(1) email cover letter, curriculum vitae and job market paper to: insurance@frbchi.org

(2) Arrange to have at least two letters of reference sent to: insurance@frbchi.org

Any questions can be directed to:
Susan Parren
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
230 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 322 – 4021
Application Instructions:
To apply:
(1) email cover letter, curriculum vitae and job market paper to: insurance@frbchi.org

(2) Arrange to have at least two letters of reference sent to: insurance@frbchi.org

Any questions can be directed to:
Susan Parren
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
230 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 322 – 4021

Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. However, to ensure prompt consideration, please apply by January 15, 2015. This position requires access to confidential supervisory information, access to which is limited to “protected individuals” as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents who are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization and U.S. permanent residents who have applied for naturalization within six months of becoming eligible to do so. The Chicago Fed is an equal opportunity employer.