The Center for Financial Stability of Argentina, an Argentinean think tank specialized on financial sector issues with a regional scope, is interested in hiring an experienced or newly qualified Ph.D. in economics or related fields for its office in Buenos Aires. The areas of interest include finance and applied micro- and macroeconomics. The main tasks of the potential candidate would be to carry out high-quality policy-oriented research, to produce policy notes and to write working papers for publications. The candidate will also have to make presentations on topics of interests to different audiences, including interacting with regional policy makers. A permanent or fixed-term full- time contract could be offered. An excellent command of spoken and written Spanish and English is a must. The CEF provides an excellent working and research environment. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Applicants should send a CV, including references, and copies of recent research papers by December 15, 2005 to Teresita Lencina (tlencina@cefargentina.org).

Website: http://www.cefargentina.org

The Banco de España, the Spanish central bank, is interested in hiring experienced or newly qualified Ph.D.s in economics or related fields for its headquarters in Madrid. The areas of interest include monetary policy, international economics, finance and applied micro- and macroeconomics. The main tasks of the potential candidates would be to carry out high-quality policy-oriented research, to produce reports for the bank's senior management, and to write for the bank's publications. Applicants would be expected to travel and participate in meetings organized by international institutions. Permanent or fixed-term full- time contracts could be offered. A good command of spoken and written Spanish would be a valuable asset. The Banco de España provides an excellent working and research environment. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Applicants should send a CV, copies of recent research papers, and three letters of reference by December 15, 2005 to the Head of the Human Resources Development Division. CONTACT: Banco de España, Human Resources Development Division, Alcala 522, E-28027 Madrid, Spain (Tel: +34 913 386 831; Fax +34 913 386 882; email: RRHH.desarrollo@bde.es).

Website: http://www.bde.es

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is interested in hiring entry level economists through its Economist Program and more experienced economists for work in its area and functional departments. The IMF has a membership of 184 member countries and a staff of 2,700 (including 1,300 economists) and is based in Washington, D.C. The work of IMF economists includes participation in small teams monitoring the economies of its individual member countries, as well as involvement in the World Economic Outlook which looks at the world economy as a whole. Economists deal, inter alia, with such issues as fiscal sustainability, the stability of the banking system, exchange rate arrangements and the design of international financial and economic standards and codes. For the Economist Program, the IMF is looking for candidates with a PhD in the areas of macroeconomics, international finance, monetary economics and public finance OR a Masters degree in one of these fields and at least three years' relevant work experience, e.g., in a Central Bank, Ministry of Finance or the research department of an international bank, preferably involved in policy-related issues. For entrants at mid-career, the profile is very similar but the focus moves more to their experience and track record.

Those interested should e-mail a CV to Mr. Robin Broadway, the Recruitment Officer in the IMF Paris Office, (rbroadway@imf.org) who will be attending the LACEA conference.

More information about the work of the organization and employment opportunities can be found on the IMF recruitment website:  http://www.imf.org/recruitment, as well as access to an electronic application form.

The Research Division of the FRB Atlanta invites applications for the position of research economist with a specific interest in Latin America. Duties include research leading to publication in prominent professional journals and the Bank's Review, policy analysis for Bank management, and some public speaking. A Ph.D. in economics is required. Preference will be given to applicants with academic or other professional research experience, but applications from new Ph.D.'s will also be considered. Experienced candidates must have a proven research record. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta offers an excellent research environment and competitive salary and benefits. An equal opportunity employer.

CONTACT: To apply, e-mail curriculum vitae, research paper, and 3 recommendation letters to stephen.kay@atl.frb.org. Applications must be received by Friday December 2, 2005. Interviews will be conducted at the ASSA meetings in Boston in January 2006.

Additional information about the Bank and Research Division may be found at: www.frbatlanta.org/econre.cfm