JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Inter-American Development Bank
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
E0 -- General
F0 -- General
G -- Financial Economics
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Keywords:
International Economics
International Finance
Full Text of JOE Listing:
We are looking for an economics researcher who is familiar with the development challenges faced by Latin America and the Caribbean who wants to make a difference in the development of the region. Do your peers recognize you as someone who possesses: (1) strong technical skills; (2) a record of–or good prospects for—high-quality, original research in peer-reviewed journals; and (3) the ability to communicate with a wide range of potential audiences. Join the Research Department and the team of the Chief Economist!
Background: We are looking for Ph.D. level economists to work in our Research Department (RES) or other areas of the organization. This call is open to the fields of Macroeconomics, International Economics and International Finance, but we particularly seek a combination of rigorous academic approach and the potential to publish as well as a strong interest on policy issues. We are considering Ph.D. candidates, as well as those who have recently graduated.
Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. in Economics required (completed at the time of appointment).
Experience: You have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience. We are considering future Ph.D. graduates as well as those who have recently graduated. Preference will be given to individuals who combine a strong academic profile with an interest in policy and who have worked on topics relevant to development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Members of the selection panel will conduct interviews soon after the call for application is finished during December and January.
To view the complete terms of reference and submit an application, please go to https://iadbcareers.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/research-economist-specialist-sr-specialist---washington-dc-4649
Please send a cover letter, CV, and job market paper must be submitted along with the application. Additionally, three (3) academic reference letters must be e-mailed to RESJobs@iadb.org. The deadline for applying is November 28, 2022.
What We Offer
Contract type and duration: International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
Compensation: competitive
Vacations: 24 days + 8 personal days
Health insurance: IDB group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs
Pension plan
Visa: we sponsor a visa to work in the USA for the employee and the family
Relocation grant if applicable
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below