Economics Research Assistant – Research Fellow (RF)
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- Technical Support
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- Mar 06, 2019 Post Date
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- 1900000195 Requisition #
Nature
of the Program:
Contract
modality: Consultant
Duration
of contract: Eighteen months
Place
of Assignment:
The work
will be carried out at the Bank’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Responsible
Organizational Unit:
The Research
Department (RES/RES) will be in charge of coordinating and supervising the work
of Research Fellows.
Requirements:
Education: Undergraduate degree
in economics. Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or related field preferred.
Candidates should have a strong quantitative background. Prospects of engaging in doctoral-level
studies preferred.
Experience:
— In applied research at a recognized university,
research center, or government agency
— Strong background in econometrics,
mathematics, and statistics
— Experience in applied econometric
methodologies
— Experience with econometric packages
such as Stata, MATLAB, Dynare, R, or EViews. Advanced programming level
preferred
— Some basic programming experience (e.g.,
Fortran, Python, Perl, C) desirable
Demonstrated
experience in at least one of the following areas: [Candidates should
specify the area(s) for which they are applying]:
·
Microeconomics.
Demonstrated experience in any of the following areas: economics of education,
health, housing, urban, environment, poverty and inequality, development,
labor, microfinance, or public economics. Use of household and/or industry
surveys in cross-section or panel formats. Experience with micro econometrics, micro
simulation, program evaluation, quasi-experimental and experimental methods;
·
Macroeconomics, banking, and finance.
Demonstrated experience in some of the following areas: open macro and
international finance, monetary and fiscal policy, growth and development, productivity, debt sustainability
analysis, banking, and finance. Experience in macroeconomics
modeling, including VARs, Panel VARs, DSGE modeling or panel data methods for macroeconomics;
·
Political economy/Political science:
Demonstrated experience in any of the following areas: game theory, theories of
political institutions and economic behavior, political economy of reform,
comparative political analysis, and the organization of interest groups.
Experience with discrete choice models, survey data, and experimental and
quasi-experimental methods.
Languages: Command of at least two of the Bank’s official
languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, and French
Skills: Motivation to do research, ability to
work independently, and willingness to participate in research teams. Strong
analytical abilities as demonstrated by academic achievements and other
personal accomplishments. Excellent writing skills in English and in one other
Bank language
References: Please supply names and contact information of:
I. Two academic
references from your most recent place of study (e.g., school, college, or
university);
II. Two professional
references from your present/most recent employer (where applicable);
Deadline
for applications: March 31, 2019
Interviews
with selected candidates:
April 8 – June 15, 2019
Notification
of interview results: 15 days following the interview
Starting
date: Between May 1, 2019 and September 15, 2019
Although it is not required, you may
submit letters of recommendation. We will NOT normally request written
references on your behalf. All references supplied to support your application
should be submitted in your profile.
Our culture:
Our people are committed and passionate
about improving lives in Latin-America and the Caribbean, and they get to do
what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. We
are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be
awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our strong commitment to gender
equality. As an employee you can be part of internal resource groups that
connect our diverse community around common interests.
We
encourage women, afro-descendants, people of indigenous origins, and persons
with disabilities to apply.
About
us: At the IDB, we’re committed to
improving lives. Since 1959, we’ve been a leading source of long-term financing
for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the
Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries
to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about
relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and
technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For
this, we need people who not only have the right skills, but also are
passionate about improving lives.
Our team in Human Resources
carefully reviews all applications.