Research Economists at Banco de Portugal

Banco de Portugal is hiring researchers holding a PhD in Economics or a related field to work in Lisbon at the Economics and Research Department.

Banco de Portugal is the central bank of Portugal and a member of the Eurosystem. The Economics and Research Department combines economic research with policy tasks related to its mission as a member of the Eurosystem, including the analysis of the Portuguese economy and the euro area. The Department has a group of research economists with a dedicated career track, whose principal role is to produce knowledge on topics relevant for Banco de Portugal, to be published in leading scientific journals. Researchers also perform economic analysis on topics related to their areas of expertise.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree in Economics or a related field. Applications from candidates who expect to complete their degree by the summer of 2026 are acceptable, but admission will be conditional on the successful completion of the degree;
• Solid knowledge of macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial intermediation or applied econometrics;
• Potential to publish research in high quality international academic journals;
• Motivation to deepen technical knowledge and innovate in the candidate’s area of specialisation;
• Ability to work in teams and to adapt to different environments;
• Written and spoken proficiency in English.

Application

Applicants should submit a CV, three letters of recommendation and a research paper. We will receive applications until 30 November 2025 through the EconJobMarket website. Informal enquiries about the position should be sent to António Antunes, at [email protected]. Interviews will be conducted remotely by video in December 2025.