JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Bank of Finland

Research Unit
Monetary Policy and Research Department
Research Economist

JOE ID Number: 2024-02_111475139
Date Posted: 11/08/2024
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Research Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Helsinki, FINLAND
JEL Classifications:
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
D -- Microeconomics
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F -- International Economics
G -- Financial Economics
H -- Public Economics
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Keywords:
macroeconomics, monetary economics, banking, financial stability, micro data, theory
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Bank of Finland Research Unit is hiring for a full-time, fixed term (two year) position, equivalent to a postdoctoral role, starting in Fall 2025. We welcome applications from candidates with a keen interest in theory or empirical work, particularly in using large micro datasets, to contribute to fields relevant to central banking, such as macroeconomics, monetary economics, banking, and financial stability. The successful candidate will work with the Bank’s researchers on high-quality Finnish registry data and other micro datasets and will have the potential to develop a long-term research relationship. The Unit’s primary task is to produce research relevant to central banking and to publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals. The Research Unit's working language is English, and knowledge of Finnish is not required.

The Bank of Finland serves as the national monetary authority and is a member of the Eurosystem. The Research Unit, which is part of the monetary policy and research department, offers a stimulating international research environment in one the world's most livable cities. We organize a research seminar series, conferences, run a visiting scholars program, and provide funds for conference travel. Salary and benefits are competitive with those of other European central banks and academic institutions.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 03/31/2025
Application Instructions:
Required Qualifications:
– Doctorate in Economics or Finance
– Ability to conduct and publish high-quality, policy-relevant research
– Strong teamwork skills
– Excellent written and presentation skills in English

To receive full consideration, completed applications must be submitted by Sunday, December 8, 2024, though the position will remain open until filled. Initial interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, starting December 2024. Selected candidates will be invited for fly-outs, taking place in early 2025.

Application Requirements:
- Cover letter
- CV
- 3 Letters of Reference
- Job Market Paper
- Research Papers and publications (optional)

All applications should be made through www.econjobmarket.org. Further information about the position may be requested at research@bof.fi