JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016

The World Bank

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Development Research Group
Research Economist

JOE ID Number: 2015-02_111453665
Date Posted: 09/21/2015
Date Inactive: 01/31/2016
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Research Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Macroeconomics
Public Finance
International Economics
Trade
Finance
Applied Microeconomics
Rural and Agricultural Economics
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Development Research Group of the World Bank is seeking to recruit research economists. The Development Research Group is the main department where policy-relevant research is conducted at the World Bank. Research economists are expected to maintain an outstanding scholarly publication record, as well as provide relevant policy advice and technical expertise to colleagues throughout the World Bank, and to policymakers in client countries.

We are interested in attracting candidates with interests in all areas of economics relevant to development, including macroeconomics, public finance, international economics, trade, finance, applied microeconomics, rural and agricultural economics, and natural resource and environmental economics.

We seek candidates with (i) strong technical skills; (ii) a record of -- or good prospects for -- publication of high-quality original research in peer-reviewed journals, (iii) the ability to communicate technical knowledge and expertise in a policy environment; and (iv) excellent spoken and written proficiency in English. We are considering new PhDs as well as more experienced candidates with relevant post-doctoral academic or non-academic experience.

Application Requirements:
  • Letters of Reference
  • Job Market Paper
  • CV
Application deadline: 11/15/2015
  • Application Deadline Has Passed