Deutsche Bundesbank

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As one of the world's largest central banks, the Deutsche Bundesbank works in the public interest. Our business areas are monetary policy, banking supervision, financial stability, cash management and payment systems.

We are looking for:
Research Economists (m/f)with and without professional experience

The Research Centre is the connecting link between academic expertise and the Bundesbank's policy work. To this end, its employees conduct research on a variety of topics with particular emphasis on the fields of monetary policy, financial stability and banking supervision and regulation. Visit www.bundesbank.de/research to find out more about the Research Centre.

Your job:
Research economists are expected to conduct research in economics, banking and financial stability, which will be published in top-level international scientific journals and will also contribute to policy design within the Bundesbank. By conducting research and participating in conferences, you will be representing the Bundesbank in public and promoting the exchange of ideas with academics and policymakers.

Our offer:
We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities to conduct high-quality research. We also promote targeted training and a healthy work-life balance through a variety of measures.

Your profile:
• University degree, accredited Master's degree or equivalent qualification with above-average results
• PhD or PhD nearing completion in Economics, Finance or Econometrics
• Experience in independent research work, supported by publications in leading scientific journals
• Research priorities: preference will be given to candidates working in the areas of empirical banking, asset pricing and financial stability; however, excellent candidates working in other areas of economics are also encouraged to apply
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an international team
• Very good command of written and spoken English; working knowledge of German would be an advantage

We would like to increase the proportion of female staff at the Bundesbank and would therefore welcome applications from women with the appropriate qualifications. Part-time work is generally possible. Where candidates are equally qualified for the position, preference will be given to disabled applicants.

Any questions?: aearecruiting@bundesbank.de.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.bundesbank.de/Navigation/EN/Bundesbank/Career/career.html.
We will be interviewing selected candidates at the American Economic Association (AEA) meeting in Chicago from 6-8 January 2017. Please email all supporting documents (cover letter, stating whether you plan to attend the AEA meeting in Chicago, CV, a job market paper and at least two letters of recommendation) to aearecruiting@bundesbank.de by 27 November 2016, quoting the reference-Nr.: 2016_0704_02.