Research Fellow in Monetary Economics – American Institute for Economic Research – Virtual

The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) is seeking a researcher or policy expert in monetary policy and macroeconomics with demonstrated knowledge of monetary system reforms that promote sound money to join AIER’s priority focus area (PFA) of Monetary Economics.

The holder of this position will help implement the PFA’s strategic vision by producing research (articles, white papers, and op-eds) for policy and public audiences as well as engaging in public speaking and media outreach.

This position will work with researchers and policy experts, including AIER’s Sound Money Project, and contribute to collaborative efforts across AIER at our campus in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of producing high-quality research; and/or policy papers; and/or public-facing intellectual engagement that analyzes the weaknesses in contemporary monetary policy and institutions and promotes monetary reforms that support economic freedom and a free society. Core research areas for this position include monetary policy, monetary theory, monetary operating frameworks, monetary targets and rules, and monetary transmission mechanisms. Strong public intellectual and research writing, public speaking, and editorial skills are highly desired.

On a daily basis, the position’s expectations include producing high-quality written material suitable for publication in research, public intellectual, policy, and everyman venues; regularly updating products related to macroeconomic data, trends, and analysis; regularly appearing in media outlets; representing AIER at conferences/public events; working with a team of researchers, policy experts, and research associates on collaborative projects and programming; and participating in the intellectual life of AIER.

This role reports to the Managing Director, Monetary Economics. This role can be performed from AIER’s office in Great Barrington, MA or virtually from within the United States. Virtual candidates will be expected to travel to the office at least quarterly.

Expectations:

• Work in an active, public-facing research and educational initiative.
• Produce high-quality research and policy publications.
• Produce articles and op-eds for everyman and popular audiences.
• Develop and regularly update macroeconomic data and monetary policy related products.
• Participate in public-facing speaking engagements, conference programs, and media on issues related to AIER’s mission.
• Contribute to intellectual and public engagement on monetary issues relevant to AIER’s mission.
• Collaborate with research team toward a shared vision of a free society.
• Help organize and participate in research, student, and policy conferences, events, and programs on issues related to AIER’s mission.
• Willing to travel domestically and on occasion internationally. (Estimated travel: 20%; candidates working virtually may need to travel more.)
• Knowledge of output and outcome measurement and metrics.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Advanced degree in economics, finance, or related field; PhD desirable.
• Professional experience (+5 years) in monetary policy, macroeconomics, finance, or related field.
• High level of knowledge related to monetary policy, theory, and reform.
• Demonstrated success establishing a research agenda/portfolio and executing it to achieve quality deliverables; experience with public policy focused research/analysis desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage with and persuasively present to a variety of audiences; evidence of willingness and ability to write for everyman and popular audiences.
• Quantitative research skills and knowledge of at least one statistical software package preferred.
• Possesses intellectual curiosity, ability to self-manage, a desire for continual improvement, and a spirit of productive collaboration.
• Philosophical alignment with AIER’s mission and vision (https://aier.org/about/).

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

• • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to AIER’s mission/sound money and how you came to those viewpoints.
    • Location preferences
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume or CV

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Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, Executive Director of Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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