Economist at I-MIP (Institute for Macroeconomic and International Policies)

Job Offer: Economist at I-MIP

The Institute for Macroeconomic and International Policies (I-MIP), located in Paris, is hosted by the Paris School of Economics (PSE) and supported by both PSE and the Center for Economic Research and Applications (CEPREMAP). I-MIP focuses on analyzing and quantitatively assessing public policies using state-of-the-art economic methodologies, with a particular emphasis on numerical techniques.

To reinforce its team, I-MIP is seeking to hire a policy-oriented macroeconomist through a competitive selection process. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in macroeconomics, dynamic and stochastic general equilibrium models (DSGE and HANK), and advanced numerical methods (in Python, Matlab, Dynare,…) for policy analysis. A particular interest in the French economy and the ability to read and understand French are an asset, as the team participates in the annual assessment of the French finance law.

Skills and role of the economist:

- Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD in Economics. A strong foundation in macroeconomic modeling, applied econometrics, and programming is essential. Demonstrated expertise in these areas, evidenced by publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, will be highly valued.

- Responsibilities:

o Collaborate with other I-MIP researchers on policy evaluation projects and contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of I-MIP's quantitative tools, in particular the HANK models of the French economy.

o Engage in teamwork and cooperate with I-MIP economists and affiliated researchers.

o Contribute to the policy evaluation work conducted by I-MIP while also pursuing independent research, benefiting from the stimulating research environment at both PSE and CEPREMAP.

o Actively participate in the activities of the Paris Macro group, including attending and contributing to the PSE Seminar.

This is a permanent (open-ended) position. Compensation will be negotiated based on seniority and prior experience. This position provides a unique opportunity to work on impactful-policy oriented projects while fostering personal research interests in a stimulating academic setting.

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