JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

OECD- Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

Economics Department
Junior Economists/ Economists

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111477630
Date Posted: 08/13/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Junior Economists/ Economists
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Paris, Ile de France, FRANCE
JEL Classifications:
D -- Microeconomics
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
G -- Financial Economics
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
P -- Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
Salary Range: Monthly salary starts at 6 008.38 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Full Text of JOE Listing:

If you are passionate about studying economic policy issues affecting countries, or topics such as public finance, productivity, labour/social affairs, scientific/technological innovation, or financial and enterprise affairs, climate, we would like to hear from you. You will join our diverse and top talented teams and work in an international working environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A PhD (including upcoming completion) in economics or econometrics.
Hold an OECD member country citizenship to be eligible for the application.
Sound knowledge of macroeconomics, microeconomics, international economics, environmental economics and related policy issues.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals would be an advantage.
Experience working independently, but also in teams, on complex issues.
Enthusiasm to work in a diverse workplace and the ability to adapt to cultural differences.

Core competencies
For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: analytical thinking, drafting skills and flexible thinking.
Please refer to the OECD Core Competencies and the level 3 indicators.

What we offer:
A stimulating international environment, at the cutting edge of research.

Participation in research and policy networks, with the opportunity to go on missions to meet high-level representatives and stakeholders.

Competitive remuneration package: https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/careers/Staff_Rules_and_Regulations_EN.pdf

Monthly salary starts at 6 008.38 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt from French income tax.

To learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work, please visit here: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/careers.html.
You can also watch our video on how it is working at the OECD Economics Department via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJeXINyDQTo

Browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life via the following link: https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/careers/OECD-People-Management-Guidebook.pdf

To apply for the position, you are invited by the 15th of November 2026 c.o.b to:
- Fill out the following online form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/cGw0bVSU26
- Send your Job Market Paper, cover letter, and CV to Mr Mathieu MIRANDA at the following email address: mathieu.miranda@oecd.org

The Economics Department

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 11/15/2026
Reference Instructions:
Letters of reference will only be required for candidates selected for the panel interview.
Application Instructions:
To apply for the position, you are invited to:
-Fill out the following online form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/cGw0bVSU26
-Send your Job Market Paper, cover letter and CV to Mr Mathieu MIRANDA at the following email address: mathieu.miranda@oecd.org