Senior Monetary Policy Economist & Advisor

Econometric Society; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is seeking a mid-career to senior macroeconomist with expertise in monetary economics to conduct self-directed research and advise on monetary policy decisions. The successful candidate will publish scholarly work and engage with policy-makers across a broad spectrum of monetary policy fields.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics or finance, a strong publication record, and exceptional communication skills to present complex findings to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in economics or finance.
• A strong record of scholarly publications in general interest and top-field journals, commensurate with an experienced researcher.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and inform the policy process, through policy-relevant research, advisory work, or related experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex research findings to policymakers, the Bank’s Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish self-directed academic style research.
• Advise senior Bank management on issues relevant to the formulation and conduct of monetary policy.
• Work across a broad range of monetary policy-related fields such as monetary theory, macro-labor, macro-finance, international macroeconomics, fiscal policy, and macroeconometrics.

Skills

Policy engagement

Academic research

Scholarly publications

Education

Ph.D. in economics or finance

Job description

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is seeking a mid-career to senior macroeconomist with expertise in monetary economics to conduct self-directed research and advise on monetary policy decisions. The successful candidate will publish scholarly work and engage with policy-makers across a broad spectrum of monetary policy fields.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics or finance, a strong publication record, and exceptional communication skills to present complex findings to stakeholders