Who are we looking for?
We are looking for PhD economists with the desire and ability to apply their strong economics, finance or quantitative skills to live policy issues.
With a close interaction between policy makers and economists, both policy and research work at the Bank offer PhD economists a direct impact on policy outcomes. We are looking for candidates who are keen to take part in and influence the policy debate in this stimulating environment, and can communicate their work effectively to peers, managers and policy makers.
In their first role, PhD economists will typically undertake a blend of research and policy work. Early on, PhD economists will contribute to the Bank’s main policy forums: the monthly Monetary Policy Committee briefing process; the quarterly forecast round; or the new Financial Policy Committee process. Typically this will involve conducting short pieces of analysis and contributing to topical notes for policy makers.
New PhD economists will be encouraged to share their work with colleagues through a range of internal seminars and workshops. PhD economists also have the opportunity to publish their work in the Bank’s publications: the Quarterly Bulletin; the FS Paper series and the Working Paper series.
PhD economists are encouraged to submit their research to academic journals and to attend relevant academic conferences and workshops. You can find out more about the blend of work undertaken by PhD economists at the Bank by looking at their personal profiles.