Economist

Economist

Location: US-MA-Boston

Pos. Type: Full Time

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will serve as an Economist in the Bank’s Research Department, responsible for conducting and publishing original policy-oriented research in the areas of macroeconomics, monetary economics, with a specialization in monetary and fiscal policy over the business cycle and economic growth. Advise Bank President and Board of Directors on topics within field of specialization through commentary, analysis and recommendations (including quantitative, statistical, and/or mathematical and empirical analysis) on monetary policy issues and current macroeconomic and economic growth developments. Select research topics and apply professional tools in a manner expected to meet academic peer review standards and to provide an excellent standard of policy support for Bank senior management. Produce working papers for journal publication and write articles for department publications. Keep abreast of theoretical and empirical developments, and of recent national, regional or international economic and growth trends. Present current research at meetings, conferences and workshops held by the Bank and academic, business, and international organizations. Help to organize workshops, seminars, and conferences as requested. Participate in Bank outreach program and deliver talks to general public on Fed policy and/or research topics. Assist in staff recruitment, reviewing curriculum vitae (CVs) and dissertation abstracts, attending national meetings to conduct interviews, reading and commenting on candidate's working papers, and speaking with references.

 

Qualifications:

Must have a Ph.D. degree in Economics. Must have one year of experience in job offered or one year of cumulative experience as a Research Assistant (pre or post degree). Must have research capability in applied monetary economics as demonstrated by at least three research papers (published or working papers) and at least one example of current work in progress. Must have proficiency with quantitative and empirical analysis, as demonstrated by academic course work, papers, or prior experience. Must have two letters of recommendation from dissertation advisors or professors attesting to ability to produce original research that contributes to the economic literature in area of focus. Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time throughout the U.S. and abroad. Eligible to telecommute 1 day/week anywhere within normal commuting distance of the main office in Boston.