Central Bank of Chile

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The Central Bank of Chile is looking to fill a vacancy for a Senior Economist position in its Macroeconomic Analysis Unit.

The Senior Economist coordinates medium-term macroeconomic projection scenarios for the Bank’s Monetary Policy Report. As an experienced economist he/she leads high-quality applied research on macroeconomic modelling and forecasting to guide the monetary policy process, and contributes to policy discussions, presentations and policy notes. Candidates are also expected to present and publish their research in academic journals.

The Macroeconomic Analysis Unit is part of the Monetary Policy Division. It elaborates inputs for the Monetary Policy Meetings and the Monetary Policy Report. The unit employs several PhD economists graduated from leading universities, as well as Master-level research assistants. The vacancy is in the Medium-Term Forecasts Department, which conducts macroeconomic analysis and forecasts with state-of-the-art models.

Applicants should preferably have a PhD in Economics with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience. PhD candidates that expect to receive their degree by September 2022 are also encouraged to apply. Areas of interest should preferably be in dynamic and quantitative macroeconomics, international finance, and applied macroeconometrics. Candidates with an interest and experience in macroeconomic modelling and forecasting at central banks or other policy institutions are especially encouraged to apply.
The position is open-ended and offers an internationally competitive salary and benefits package. The vacancy will remain open until filled.

If you have any further questions please contact Jorge Fornero (jfornero@bcentral.cl).