Senior Economist and Policy Advisor

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is seeking to hire a senior economist and policy advisor with expertise in macroeconomics.

The senior economist and policy advisor conducts and publishes self-directed, policy-oriented research, advises senior Bank management on issues relevant for monetary policy, and contributes to the mission of the Bank.

Solid research achievement, publications in top academic journals, and excellent communication skills are required. 

The Research Department provides an outstanding research environment and has a proven track record of producing highly cited work.

Salary and benefits are competitive.

Information about the Research Department may be found at:  www.bostonfed.org/monetary-policy-and-economic-research.aspx.

Salary and position will be commensurate with background and experience. 
 

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct independent and original research on economic issues.
• Convey the results externally to the academic community and general public through published articles and presentations and internally to the Research Department, Bank President, and Boards of Directors.
• Provide commentary and recommendations on current economic developments and policy issues to senior management and others.
• Guide and mentor Research Assistants.

Requirements:



* PhD in Economics and ten years or more


* Excellent publication record in academic journals

Applicants should submit:


* Cover letter


* CV


* A list of three references

Onsite: It is anticipated that you will work onsite for this role.

If you currently reside within the First District it is expected to stay located within the district unless otherwise approved by your management and HR management.

The Federal Reserve Bank is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.

All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S.

federal immigration law.

Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S.

citizens, U.S.

nationals, and U.S.

permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe.

For this job, any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a two-phase security screening.

All candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules.

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