Senior Computational Economist & AI/ML Modeling Lead

International Monetary Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Computational Economics Expert to provide Fund-wide services in computational economics. The role involves collaborating on economic modeling methods, training others, and requires advanced degrees or equivalent experience. Proficiency in programming languages like Matlab, Python, and R is essential. The position is full-time with a three-year term appointment, offering a dynamic environment for professionals passionate about economics and technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of post-graduation professional experience.
• Expert knowledge of numerical methods and linear algebra.
• Familiarity with computational complexity theory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with professionals to select methods for economic modeling.
• Develops and implements advanced economic models.
• Writes programs using high-level programming languages.

Skills

Economic and Econometric Modeling Expertise

Programming in Matlab, Python, R

Quantitative modeling

Machine learning algorithms

Strong oral and written communication

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics

Bachelor's degree plus ten years of experience

Tools

EViews

Stata

Julia

Job description

A leading financial institution in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Computational Economics Expert to provide Fund-wide services in computational economics. The role involves collaborating on economic modeling methods, training others, and requires advanced degrees or equivalent experience. Proficiency in programming languages like Matlab, Python, and R is essential. The position is full-time with a three-year term appointment, offering a dynamic environment for professionals passionate about economics and technology.