Senior Policy Researcher & Economic Modeler

Inomics; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reserve Bank of Australia invites applications for a Researcher to conduct self-directed policy-oriented research and contribute to the Bank’s modelling suite. This role offers significant autonomy in pursuing research aligned with the RBA’s objectives and agenda.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Economics (or be near completion) and demonstrate strong technical and communication skills. Visa sponsorship is available; fixed-term appointment with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or near completion by mid-2027 required or encouraged.
• Strong technical, analytical, and written and oral communication skills.
• Specialisations of interest include monetary policy, macroeconomic modelling (DSGE), international economics, macroeconometrics, and microdata/data-science applications.
• Policy-focused research and prior work in policy institutions desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish self-directed policy-oriented research and contribute to RBA’s Research Discussion Papers.
• Develop and maintain the Bank’s modelling suite and provide policy advice.
• Engage with scholars and policy communities to advance research and policy understanding.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Data science skills

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

The Reserve Bank of Australia invites applications for a Researcher to conduct self-directed policy-oriented research and contribute to the Bank’s modelling suite. This role offers significant autonomy in pursuing research aligned with the RBA’s objectives and agenda.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Economics (or be near completion) and demonstrate strong technical and communication skills. Visa sponsorship is available; fixed-term appointment with competitive salary.