Research Economist - Crime & Justice
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- Economics
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- Feb 20, 2019 Post Date
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- 1900000100 Requisition #
What you’ll need:
Education: You hold at least a Master’s degree (PhD strongly preferred) in the social sciences, preferably in economics or political science.
Experience: You have at least 4 years of relevant experience and a track record of sole- or co-authored academic research. You are well-versed in empirical methods (e.g. econometrics and/or randomized control trials).
Languages: You are proficient (oral and written) in English and Spanish.
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Opportunity Summary:
Type of contract: Staff, fixed-term
Location: Washington, DC
Requirements: You are a citizen of one of the IDB’s 48 member countries and have no family members currently working at the bank.
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.
The IDB offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.