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Research Economist

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Banco de Portugal
Porto - Portugal
S: Competitive

Banco de Portugal is hiring researchers holding a doctorate in Economics with a specialisation in either the exploration and use of microdata, or the development of econometric techniques for microdata. The work site will be at BPLIM, Banco de Portugal's microdata research laboratory, which is located in the Porto branch of Banco de Portugal.

Banco de Portugal is the central bank of Portugal and a member of the Eurosystem. BPLIM is a research structure of the Economics and Research Department and is located in the heart of Porto. The main goal of BPLIM is to support research projects and studies on the Portuguese economy using microdata.
BPLIM's main tasks are to construct micro databases of the Portuguese economy and make them available to researchers; to provide scientific and computational support for research undertaken with microdata; to train researchers on microeconometrics and econometrics of panel data; to disclose econometric estimation techniques applied to microdata; and to support the use of microdata by new researchers.

REQUIRED PROFILE
• Doctoral degree in Economics with a strong background in economic theory (applications from candidates who expect to complete their degree by the summer of 2015 are acceptable but admission will be conditional on the successful completion of the degree);
• Solid knowledge of Econometrics/Microeconometrics;
• Experience in using microdata for research purposes, or in developing techniques for the exploration of microdata;
• Demonstrated ability to publish articles in high-quality international academic journals;
• Motivation to deepen technical knowledge and innovate in the candidate’s area of specialisation;
• Ability to work in teams and to adapt to different environments;
• Written and spoken proficiency in English.

WE PROVIDE
Working at Banco de Portugal is a unique opportunity given its international scope and the importance attributed to the personal development of its staff members. Salary will be commensurate with background and experience.

APPLICATION
Applicants must submit by email: recrutamento@bportugal.pt, a CV as well as a brief letter stating the candidate’s professional interests and motivation for the application, no later than 20/05/2015.


Job summary

Employer:

Banco de Portugal

Location:

Porto, Portugal

Education:

PhD/Doctorate

Sector:

Economist

Salary:

Competitive

Job Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-Time

Posted:

23rd April 2015

Apply By:

20th May 2015

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