Student Research Assistant Trainee or PhD Trainee at European Central Bank

You will be part of the Directorate General Research (DG/R) and will support its work by compiling and analysing cross-sectional, time-series and panel datasets, and/or by contributing to the solution and estimation of linear and nonlinear general equilibrium models.

The Student Research Assistant Traineeship Programme is aimed at high-performing students with a strong quantitative background and an interest in policy-relevant and applied research. You are encouraged to apply if you have completed a bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, finance, computer science, mathematics or a related field, and especially if you are currently pursuing postgraduate studies (master’s or PhD) in the same subject fields.

The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply, irrespective of your gender, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or other characteristics.

Your Role
As a Student Research Assistant Trainee you will:

construct and maintain monetary, financial and economic databases;
present data in conjunction with basic economic and statistical analysis;
develop mathematical, statistical and econometric procedures for research projects;
support and maintain software tools and hardware installations;
help to maintain internet and intranet systems within DG/R.

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Student Research Assistant Trainee or PhD Trainee at European Central Bank