PhD Traineeship in the International Policy Analysis Division of European Central Bank

You will be part of the Directorate General International and European Relations, which has 120 staff and prepares policy positions for the ECB/Eurosystem/European System of Central Banks on international and European issues (with the exception of positions on the macroeconomic policies of the euro area or EU countries).

You will be assigned to the International Policy Analysis Division, which conducts economic analysis of issues of systemic relevance related to the global economy, the global monetary and financial system and the international financial architecture, including matters related to global spillovers, international capital markets, commodities and exchange rates.

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 PhD trainee you will:

contribute to some of the analytical tasks of the Directorate General by carrying out research projects in collaboration with staff members of the respective divisions;
further develop existing quantitative tools and modelling infrastructure;
participate in projects that may provide an opportunity to write a paper for publication in the ECB’s Working Paper Series or academic journals; gain relevant experience in the policy-related tasks of one of the divisions.

Further details:
PhD Traineeship in the International Policy Analysis Division of European Central Bank