Background
The Research Department (RES) generates new ideas to enrich the knowledge base that supports the policy
agenda of the Bank and its member countries for achieving sustainable and equitable development in the region. To maximize the impact of its research, RES carries out activities that serve as inputs to Bank departments, governments, the academic community and public opinion in the region.
RES advises management on economic and development issues, conducts research and analysis on macro- and microeconomic trends, and oversees the development of the Bank's quantitative and analytical databases. RES' staff consists of a team of researchers with excellent academic credentials, superior research and policymaking experience, and expertise in different areas.
Interested individuals should fill out the registration form by April 7th, 2012.
Objectives and Activities:
Selected candidates will work with RES researchers and will perform the following activities:
• Assist researchers in the preparation of research papers, reports and presentations.
• Identify, compile and organize databases.
• Perform econometric and statistical analyses.
• Prepare literature reviews.
• Participate in academic discussions on research findings.
Characteristics:
Contract modality: Research Fellowship Program
Duration of Contract: One year with possibility of renewal for an additional year.
Place of assignment:
The work will be carried out at the Bank headquarters in Washington D.C.
Responsible Officer and Organizational Unit:
The coordination and supervision of the Research Fellows will be under the Research Department (RES/RES).
Requirements:
Education: Undergraduate degree in Economics. Master's degree in Economics with a strong quantitative background preferred.
Must be a recent graduate (not more than three years) from an accredited academic university. Prospects of engaging in doctoral-level studies preferred.
Experience: In applied research at a recognized university or research center.
Strong background in econometrics, mathematics, and statistics.
Experience in applied econometric methodologies.
Experience with econometric packages such as Stata, Matlab, R, or Eviews. Advanced programming level preferred.
Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: (Candidates should specify for which of these areas they are applying for):
• Research on microeconomic topics. Demonstrated experience in any of the following areas: economics of education, development, labor, or public economics. Use of household and/or industry surveys in cross-section or panel formats. Experience with micro econometrics, program evaluation, quasi-experimental and experimental methods.
• Research on macroeconomic topics. Demonstrated experience in some of the following areas: open macro and international finance, monetary and fiscal policy, growth and development, debt sustainability analysis. Experience in macroeconomic modeling including VARs, Panel VARs, DSGE modeling or panel data methods for macroeconomics.
• Research on political economy topics: Demonstrated experience in any of the following areas: game theory, theories of political institutions and economic behavior, political economy of reform, comparative political analysis, and the organization of interest groups. Experience with discrete choice models, survey data, and experimental and quasi-experimental methods.
Languages: Command of two of the Bank's official languages (Spanish, English, Portuguese and French).
Skills: Initiative in research, ability to work independently and to participate in research teams. Strong analytical abilities as demonstrated by academic achievement and other personal achievements. Good knowledge of Power-Point and Excel. Good writing skills.
Payment and Conditions of Employment:
The work will be carried out at Bank headquarters in Washington D.C. Selected Research Fellows will be offered a contract for a period of twelve months, renewable up to a maximum of twelve additional months. Remuneration will be determined in accordance with Bank regulations and criteria. The Bank will additionally contribute toward travel and moving expenses. If a candidate is not a citizen or resident of the United States, the Bank will apply for a G-IV visa from the consulate of the United States in the candidate's country of origin. If a candidate cannot obtain a visa to work at the IDB the contractual offer will be rescinded.
References: Please supply:
I. Two academic references from your most recent place of study e.g. school, college or university
II. Two professional references from your present/recent employer (where applicable)
Closing date for applications: April 7th, 2012.
Interviews with selected candidates: From April 15th to June 15th, 2012.
Notification of selected candidates: 15 days after the interview.
Entry into the Department: Between June 1st and July 31st, 2012.
Although not a requisite, you may submit letters of recommendation. We will NOT normally request written references on your behalf. All references supplied in support of your application should be submitted in your profile.
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