Visiting researcher

Eesti Pank is the central bank of Estonia. Its Research Division provides high-quality research on economic and policy issues relevant to monetary policy discussions in Estonia and the ESCB, and contributes to economic forecasting and financial stability assessment by developing economic models. See our website (http://www.eestipank.ee/en) for additional information on the work of Eesti Pank.

Visiting researchers are expected to conduct research projects that are aligned with the general interests of Eesti Pank. Preference is given to projects focusing on topics that are related to the current research agenda of the Research Division or that could be carried out jointly with the economists from the Division.

The research projects will be agreed upon in advance. Researchers are expected to present their work at Eesti Pank seminars and to participate in internal discussions. Our requirements for a visiting researcher include proven research capability and strong oral and written communication skills in English. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or be Ph.D. candidates in Economics or Finance.

The usual duration of the employment contract for the visiting researcher position is two to four months. The length of the stay is flexible, but it is expected to be long enough to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Preferred research topics:

Proposals in all areas of economics relevant for central banks will be considered, but priority will be given to research projects on the following topics: 

• Climate change and green economies
• Dynamic macroeconomic modelling
• Household financial behaviour
• Monetary policy transmission

Working in the Research Division of Eesti Pank gives applicants the chance to:

• Gain experience in applied economic research while working with Eesti Pank economists
• Participate in the process of making economic policy
• Attend Eesti Pank seminars and internal discussions
• Get to know the operations and research functions of a Eurosystem central bank from the inside

To apply

Applications should be submitted in English and should include:

• A cover letter
• A research proposal, including:
  • The research topic and main research question or questions
  • A short literature review
  • A brief description of the research methodology covering data, software and similar, and expected results
  • The preferred starting date and the duration of the research project
• The applicant’s CV with a list of publications and working papers
• A letter of recommendation (only needed for Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D.s)
• A sample research paper if available

The deadline for applications is 9 December 2024. 

Applications should be sent to Eesti Pank by email to liina.kulu@eestipank.ee (Ms Liina Kulu, Research Division, Economics and Research Department, Eesti Pank)