World Bank

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The Development Impact Evaluation Department (DIME) of the World Bank is seeking to recruit research economists with interests in the following fields: energy, public administration, public finance, applied microeconomics, law and economics, poverty and inequality, gender, rural and agricultural economics, urban economics, natural resource and environmental economics, and the economics of climate change. We seek candidates with demonstrated interest in topics relevant to development economics and public policy in developing countries. Priority will be given to candidates with interest/experience in governance and energy.

DIME is a research department within the Development Economics (DEC) Vice-Presidency of the World Bank, the main area where policy-relevant research is conducted at the World Bank. DIME follows a “lab-based” approach to research; the primary responsibilities of a research economist at DIME are to 1/ lead a global thematic research program based on a “lab-based” approach to research that draws on inputs and expertise from a team of lead researchers, research analysts, field coordinators, and operational leads, 2/ work with development partners and policymakers in client countries to place rigorous evidence at the center of their economic policies, and 3/ maintain an outstanding publication record and strong, active ties to academia. 

We seek candidates with strong analytical skills; a core interest in working in close collaboration with policymakers and communicating research to a non-academic audience, good record of or prospects for publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals; and excellent spoken and written proficiency in English, with additional language skills a strong asset. The committee will consider new PhDs as well as more experienced candidates with relevant post-doctoral academic or non-academic experience.

Please submit a job market paper, CV with link to your website, and three academic references via the JOE online application system.