JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020
Danmarks Nationalbank
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Copenhagen, DENMARK
JEL Classifications:
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F -- International Economics
G -- Financial Economics
Keywords:
Monetary Economics
International Macroeconomics
Finance and Banking
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Danmarks Nationalbank, the central bank of Denmark, established in 2017 an independent research unit with the aim of conducting research in macroeconomics, finance and banking, to support Danmarks Nationalbank's policy decisions. Economists in the research unit are expected to produce high-quality research to be published in refereed journals and will benefit from an outstanding research environment, strong ties with the academic community, and integration with the policy workflow.Additional information: https://www.nationalbanken.dk/en/research/Pages/default.aspx.
Job Description: The Research Unit is especially interested in applicants able to exploit the extensive financial, household and firm microdata available in Denmark. Danmarks Nationalbank has recently established a Data Analytics division exploring innovative approaches to microdata analysis, and a Credit Register containing microdata on lending by Danish financial institutions to all types of debtors. Junior and Junior/Senior Applicants: We invite applications from candidates completing a PhD program in 2020 or with 1-3 year experience, focusing on macro-finance, banking, macroeconometrics. Senior/Experienced Applicants: We invite applications from experienced candidates in all areas of macroeconomics.
Job Qualifications: Ph.D. in economics or finance. For senior positions, a proven publication track record in top-tier professional journals, demonstrated leadership in research and experience with assessing policy challenges are expected. Knowledge of Danish is not required.
Application Requirements:
- Letters of Reference
- Research Papers
- Job Market Paper
- Cover Letter
- CV
Reference Instructions:
-State clearly in the heading of the cover letter: 1) position applied for (junior or senior); 2) primary field of expertise (macrofinance, banking, macroeconometrics); 3) whether you will be available for interviewing at the 2020 ASSA meetings and/or the 2019 European Job Market for Economists.
-Short-listed candidates will be invited to interviews at the 2020 ASSA meetings or the 2019 European Job Market for Economists. Danmarks Nationalbank will start selecting candidates for flyouts immediately after the interviews at the European Job Market in December 2019. Additional interviews will be scheduled at the 2020 ASSA meetings only as necessary to select additional candidates for flyouts.
- Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to: Camilla Green, cstg@nationalbanken.dk