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Reckitt

Economist

Reckitt, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02108

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Macroeconomist

The Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has openings for macroeconomists with expertise in monetary economics, international economics, or labor economics. Responsibilities: In this role, you will serve as an Economist in the Banks Research Department, responsible for advising Bank president and Board of Directors on topics within field of specialization through commentary, analysis and recommendations (including quantitative, statistical, and/or mathematical and empirical analysis) on monetary policy issues and current macroeconomic and labor market developments. Select research topics and apply professional tools in a manner expected to meet academic peer review standards and to provide an excellent standard of policy support for Bank senior management. Produce working papers for journal publication and write articles for Department publications. Keep abreast of theoretical and empirical developments, and of recent national, regional or international economic and labor market trends. Present current research at meetings, conferences and workshops held by the Bank and academic, business, and international organizations. Help to organize workshops, seminars, and conferences as requested. Participate in Bank outreach program & deliver talks to general public on Fed policy and/or research topics. Assist in staff recruitment, reviewing curriculum vitae and dissertation abstracts, attending national meetings to conduct interviews, reading and commenting on candidates working papers, and speaking with references. Qualifications: Must have a Ph.D. degree in Economics. Must have research capability in macroeconomics with expertise in labor economics, monetary economics, and public finance as demonstrated by at least three research papers (published or working papers) and at least one example of current work in progress. Must have proficiency with quantitative and empirical analysis, and econometrics as demonstrated by academic course work, working papers or prior experience. Must have proficiency in working with large-scale datasets as demonstrated in working papers or prior experience. Must be willing to travel domestically and globally, estimated 6-10 trips/year. Report to Boston, MA. Mail CV, evidence of research & recommendation letters to Patricia Geagan, Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, T-9, 600 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02210.