JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017

American Institute for Economic Research

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Research Economist

JOE ID Number: 2016-02_111456170
Date Posted: 09/22/2016
Date Inactive: 01/31/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Research Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Great Barrington, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Keywords:
personal finance
business cycles
behavioral economics
financial markets
monetary policy
central bank
fiscal policy
public debt
budget deficit
regulation
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The American Institute for Economic Research, is now looking for social science researchers trained in economics and allied disciplines with a research focus in one or more of the following areas: macroeconomics, monetary policy, sound money, fiscal policy, financial regulation, history of economic thought, behavioral economics. Other areas will be considered. Researchers should have a strong track record in private consulting, government, or in academic research.

Researchers would be responsible for developing a research agenda in conjunction with AIER’s Director of Research and Education. In addition to writing working papers suitable for peer-reviewed journals and AIER research briefs, AIER staffers are expected to make public presentations, develop and maintain relationships with journalists and bloggers—particularly those whose beat is economics, business, or finance—and contribute to AIER products such as the Business Conditions Monthly. In the area of product development, there is ample room for creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit. Strong applicants will have effective verbal and written communication skills.

Only applications that include a cover letter, CV, and a 1-2 page summary of your research interests and examples of proposed projects that would be suitable for AIER will be considered.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/31/2017
Reference Instructions:
References should be emailed to careers@aier.org with the applicant's name in the subject field.