Housing Market Research Economist

Use your research skills in a high-impact environment as a research economist at the Economic Policy and Research Division of the Dutch Central Bank.

You will have an impact

At De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) your work will impact economic policy and financial stability. Through your research, you will contribute to policy discussions on the housing market. Your focus will be on research aimed at quantifying the impact of housing market policies on households. You are expected to contribute to relevant policy debates, publish in scientific journals, and are encouraged to participate in conferences and research networks.

This is what you will be doing as a research economist at DNB

As a Housing Market Research Economist, you will work in the Economic Policy and Research Division of the Dutch central bank. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who holds, or is close to completing, a PhD in economics or econometrics, with a focus on modeling the interactions between supply and demand factors relevant to the housing market. You will work with granular mortgage and house price data to assess the effects of housing market policies on households. The insights from your work are important ingredients in advising DNB board members and other policymakers. You proactively engage in dialogue with policy makers and fellow researchers inside and outside DNB to achieve synergy between research and policy. You spend 50% of your time on academic research and 50% on policy work.

What exactly does your job involve?

You contribute to policy debates related to the housing market by:

• Conducting impactful, policy-oriented economic research on the development of the housing market, either theoretical or empirical, with a focus on government plans and their impact on prices and supply of houses.
• Analyzing microdata on housing and mortgages, that eventually feed into a model able to assess the effectiveness of housing policies.
• Contributing to the development of a microsimulation model for the household sector, where housing and the financing of the actors playing a role on this market is key.
• Translating your results in policy notes and articles for scientific journals.

This is where you will be working

The Economic Policy & Research Division at DNB is responsible for a broad range of topics, including domestic economic policies, business cycle analysis and monetary policy. The Division consists of around 70 staff members split into 5 departments. We work in an informal, academic atmosphere with ample room for personal development. We encourage you to participate in scientific conferences and research networks and we offer plenty of training facilities.

This is what we need from you

You have sound analytical research skills and knowledge of housing market policies. You are able to explain research results in an accessible way and translate them into clear policy recommendations. You are enthusiastic and thrive on having an actual impact on economic policy making. You enjoy working together with internal and external parties, and you are able to support the synergy between research and policy. You look forward to investing in knowledge as well as professional skills by taking targeted training courses.

What other characteristics are we looking for?

• A PhD (or close to completing a PhD) in microeconomics or econometrics.
• Strong affinity with and sound empirical or theoretical knowledge of the housing market, and how it interacts with government policies.
• Experience in applied economic research is highly valued; experience with microdata related to the housing and mortgage markets is a plus, and so is the knowledge of the Dutch housing market in particular.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in written and oral English, with a willingness to learn Dutch.

This is what we offer you

A 36-hour working week right at the heart of today's financial and economic current events. With a reliable and socially involved employer in Amsterdam, who constantly responds to the changing requirements of our environment. As an institution, we are at the heart of society. Our people are driven and involved in their work within a social context. We see a diverse and inclusive work environment as one of the conditions for being successful as an organization and continuing to achieve our goals.

Your application

Please submit the following documents via the EconJobMarket website: cover letter, job market paper, CV, two reference letters.

Interviews will be online from Monday, 16 December, to Thursday 19 December 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to present at a job seminar.

For further information and questions, please contact Maurice Bun ([email protected]), DNB research coordinator.