Research Economist

The Inter-American Development Bank, the largest source of financing for development in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), wishes to interview PhD-level economists to work in the Research Department (RES) or other areas.

IDB economists publish regularly in refereed academic journals and pursue policy-oriented analytical work that informs the Bank regarding development challenges and appropriate policy responses and improves the effectiveness and relevance of the Bank´s operations in its member countries.

We are considering new PhD candidates as well as those that have recently graduated. Successful candidates would possess: (1) strong technical skills; (2) a record of -- or good prospects for -- high-quality, original research in peer-reviewed journals; and (3) the ability to communicate technical knowledge and expertise to a wide range of potential audiences. Preference will be given to candidates that combine a strong academic profile with an interest in policy and that have worked on topics relevant to development in LAC.

Areas of Interest: This call is open to all areas but we particularly seek research economists specializing in: Environmental Economics, Industrial Organization, Public Finance and International Macroeconomics.

Members of the selection panel will conduct interviews during the 2014 Allied Social Sciences Association (ASSA) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, January 3-5, 2014.

The position is subject to budget approval.

Opening Date: December 1 - Closing Date: December 16.

This job announcement will be posted on December 1, 2013 and candidates should send their expressions of interest, along with confirmation to attend the ASSA Annual Meeting, to research@iadb.org. Once they have done so, the candidates will receive instructions on how to apply. Applications must be received by December 16, 2013.