Inter-American Development Bank

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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is looking for Ph.D.-level economists to work in its Research Department. We are looking to interview research economists in the fields of macroeconomics and public economics including taxation and international finance although we are also interested in receiving applications from all areas of economics.

Education: Ph.D. in Economics completed at the time of appointment.

Experience: Ph.D. graduates with at least six years of relevant experience. Years worked during the Ph.D. may count as relevant experience. We expect the successful candidate to possess: (1) strong technical skills; (2) a record of—or good prospects for—high-quality original research in peer-reviewed journals; and (3) ability to communicate technical knowledge and expertise to a wide range of potential audiences. Preference will be given to candidates who combine a strong academic profile with an interest in policy and who have worked on topics relevant to development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Language: Fluent in at least two official Bank languages (English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish).