Climate Research Economist

Use your research skills in a high-impact environment as a research economist at the Economic Policy and Research Division of the Dutch Central Bank.

You will have an impact
At De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) your work will have an impact on monetary policy, financial stability and sustainable prosperity. With your research, you will make key contributions to policy discussions related to the energy transition and broader welfare effects. You will focus on research that aims to quantify climate change and related policy impacts on the economy. You are expected to contribute to topical policy debates, publish in scientific journals and are encouraged to participate in conferences and research networks.

As a Climate Research Economist, you will work in the Economic Policy and Research Division of the Dutch central bank. We are seeking enthusiastic colleagues who hold, or are close to completing, a PhD in macroeconomics or econometrics with a focus on modeling the impact of climate change on the economy. Besides the focus on climate change, analyzing imbalances that threaten sustainable macroeconomic growth are also in scope. The insights from your work are important ingredients in advising DNB board members and other policymakers. You proactively engage in dialogue with policy makers and fellow researchers inside and outside DNB to achieve synergy between research and policy. You spend 50% of your time on academic research and 50% on policy work.

You contribute to policy debates on the transition to a greener and more inclusive economy by:

• Conducting impactful, policy-oriented economic research on climate transition risks, with a focus on fiscal policies and industrial competitiveness. You will translate your results in policy notes and scientific journals.
• Developing and refining econometric and macroeconomic models that address the effect of climate policies on the economy (including stress testing).
• Contributing to the development of a production network model for the Netherlands, to assess how structural shocks impact productivity, investments, and emissions reductions across sectors.

This is where you will be working
The Economic Policy & Research Division at DNB is responsible for a broad range of topics, including domestic economic policies, business cycle analysis and monetary policy. The Division consists of around 70 staff members split into five departments. We work in an informal, academic atmosphere with ample room for personal development. We encourage you to participate in scientific conferences and research networks and we offer plenty of training facilities.

This is what we need from you

You have sound analytical and research skills. You are able to explain research results in an accessible way and translate them into clear policy recommendations. You are enthusiastic and thrive on having an actual impact on economic policy making. You enjoy working together with internal and external parties, and you are able to support the synergy between research and policy. You look forward to investing in knowledge as well as professional skills by taking targeted training courses.

What other characteristics are we looking for?

• A PhD (or close to completing a PhD) in macroeconomics or econometric modelling.
• Affinity with and sound knowledge of macroeconomics, climate change and econometric modelling.
• Experience in applied economic research is highly valued. Knowledge of time series analysis and general equilibrium models is a plus.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English with the willingness to learn Dutch.

This is what we offer you
A 36-hour working week - 32-hours is also possible - right at the heart of today's financial and economic current events. With a reliable and socially involved employer in Amsterdam, who constantly responds to the changing requirements of our environment. And that continuously innovates. As an institution, we are at the heart of society. We think diversity and inclusion are important and valuable. Different perspectives, backgrounds and insights increase our thinking power. It doesn't matter who you are, where you were born, what you believe in and who you love. We are especially curious about your drive for social impact. Wondering how we do it and what our colleagues think about it? Read and watch more here .

This will offer you a wealth of opportunities to develop and gain new experiences, both in the Netherlands and abroad. You will initially be working on a one-year contract, with the prospect of an extension, provided you have performed well and our organisation has not undergone any changes that affect your job.

The other excellent terms and conditions of employment for this position are:

• A salary of at least € 3.900.-- and a maximum of € 5.600.-- gross per month, which amounts to a gross annual salary of at least € 58.000,-- and a maximum of € 82.000,-- based on a 36-hour working week (including 13th month, personnel budget and holiday allowance). The final salary depends, among other things, on your expertise and experience.
• Free choose when you want your 13th month, 8% holiday allowance calculated over 13 months and a freely disposable personal budget of 5.9% of your 12-month salary to be paid out.Your pension entitlements will accrue under a career-average scheme including provisional indexation, with a 6.83% employee contribution.
• Full reimbursement of your public transport costs for commuting or reimbursement of your costs with your own transport, at € 0.23 per km. It is possible to travel 1st class. A personal contribution of € 25 per month applies for this.
• An internet allowance of € 50 net per month.
• Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development through education and training.
• A healthy work-life balance. In this position, it is possible to divide your working week into 4 8 or 9-hour days.

Your application

Please submit the following documents via the EconJobMarket website: cover letter, job market paper, CV, two reference letters before Sunday, 24 November
Interviews will be online from Monday, 16 December, to Thursday 19 December 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to present at a job seminar.
For further information and questions, please contact Maurice Bun (m.j.g.bun@dnb.nl), DNB research coordinator.

Application procedure
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Submission materials required

• Curriculum vitae
• Job market paper
• Cover letter
• Video presentation of job market paper (optional)
• Letters of reference: 2