Central Bank of Chile

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The Central Bank of Chile is looking to fill up two Economist/Senior Economist position in its Economic Analysis Department.

Economists at the Economic Analysis Department are expected to conduct empirical research to guide the economic policy process taken by the Central Bank, with special emphasis in the use of novel microdata for the Chilean economy. It is expected that the economist conducts high-quality research publishable in academic journals, and participates in international conferences. The economist should also contribute to identify relevant policy issues, writing policy notes, and briefing the Board in topics of her/his expertise.

The Economic Analysis Department is part of the Monetary Policy Division. The departments employs 4 PhD economists graduated from U.S. universities, as well as Master-level research assistants who collaborate with the research projects and macroeconomic analysis.

Applicants should have a PhD in Economics or equivalent by September 2019. Experienced, already graduated PhD economists are also encouraged to apply at the Senior Economist level. Areas of interest should be preferably in labor economics, international macroeconomics and finance, trade, and firm dynamics, but applicants with other interests related to macroeconomics and finance will also be considered.