Research economist

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  • Oslo
  • Midlertidlig
  • Fulltid
  • 3 dager siden
Om stillingenThe research department of Norges Bank, the Central Bank of Norway has an opening for a 1-year (temporary) position as a research economist. Candidates should hold or complete a PhD by mid-2026 with research specialization in macroeconomics, monetary economics, or banking/financial intermediation. Experience as a researcher, for example from working in a central bank, is an advantage but not necessary. The working language in the research department is English. The preferred starting date is August 2026.The research department works on issues of relevance for monetary policy, financial stability, and financial markets. Research economists spend half their time conducting high-quality research that addresses issues of interest to a central bank aimed at ultimately being published in international peer-reviewed academic journals. In the other half, they provide research-based analyses to policy departments on topical issues related to monetary policy, financial stability, macroprudential policy, and financial markets. Researchers have the potential to work with rich administrative data on households, firms, and banks. Research economists disseminate relevant internal and external research to the Bank's staff and liaison with academic and research institutions. The research department consists of 12 full-time research economists as well as research assistants who support the economists.NøkkelinformasjonSøknadsfrist:24.04.2026Arbeidsgiver:Norges BankSted:OSLOStillingstittel:Research economistStillinger:1Heltid / Deltid:HeltidAnsettelsesform:VikariatStillingsprosent:100Webcruiter-ID:5112315501Sosial deling :Job description
  • Conduct original research for publication in high-quality refereed journals, and applied research and analyses for the Bank's policy departments
  • Present own and other policy relevant research effectively to policymakers and academics
  • Develop and maintain relationships with central banks, universities and other relevant research institutions
Qualifications
  • Have or be close to obtaining a PhD with a research specialization in macroeconomics, monetary economics, or banking/financial intermediation.
  • Working experience as a researcher is an advantage but not necessary
  • A documented potential to publish in good or top economics/finance journals
  • A sincere interest in contributing to the research group and Norges Bank as a whole
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
Special requirementsCandidates must be of sound character with personal finances in order and must undergo a security approval process in accordance with Norges Bank's rules. The submission of a police certificate of good conduct will be required. Education and work experience will be verified.We offerThe bank offers an excellent research infrastructure (IT resources, data access, research assistance) and encourages participation in international conferences/workshops and collaboration with external researchers with a generous travel budget. Salary is competitive; working terms are flexible.APPLICATION PROCEDUREAll applications must be registered in Norges Banks electronic database (Webcruiter). We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis.Norges Bank promotes a culture of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all, to foster a wider range of perspectives, to increase creativity and to improve decision-making. The Bank seeks employees with varied fields of expertise, life experience and perspectives in order to improve problem solving at the Bank even further. The Bank takes into consideration the diversity of disability and support requirements of employees by supplying, for example, technical aids, ergonomic furniture or adjusting routines, tasks and working hours.Adresse: Bankplassen 2, 0151 OSLO, NorgeKontaktinformasjonKnut Are AastveitDirector of ResearchPlamen NenovPrincipal ResearcherOm arbeidsgiveren

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