Head of Research

Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB), the central bank of Hungary, a member of the European System of Central Banks, is seeking qualified candidates for the

Head of Research
position in its Research Department.

Responsibilities include

• leading a team of academically oriented researchers;
• supporting applied research activities carried out in other divisions of MNB;
• supporting policy decisions at MNB by bridging the gap between academic research and policy is-sues;
• managing MNB’s involvement with research projects at the ESCB level.

Qualified candidates will have

• a Ph.D. in economics or finance;
• a well-established track record of academic excellence with particular emphasis on high-quality publications in macroeconomics, monetary economics or related fields;
• demonstrated leadership skills;
• excellent analytical and communication skills; 
• strong interpersonal and cooperation skills;
• research interest in the region and the EU;
• an excellent command of English (knowledge of Hungarian is not required).

Previous experience in a central bank is an advantage.

Starting date and compensation
The appointment will start at a date in 2015 mutually agreed upon. Salary is competitive and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications
Applications should be submitted electronically, to the Human Resource Department of MNB (job@mnb.hu). The application package should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and a recent research paper.

The deadline for applications is April 13th, 2015.

Selected candidates will be invited to meet with research staff and MNB officials and to give a seminar at MNB.

MNB is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: Human Resources Department, MNB, 1054 Budapest, Szabadsag ter 8-9., Hungary. Email: job@mnb.hu

Website of MNB Research: http://english.mnb.hu/Kutatas