The Kiel Institute for World Economics (Institut f r Weltwirtschaft) isa leading economic research institution in Germany. It carries outresearch in international economics, environmental economics, economicgrowth and macroeconomics and is engaged in a broad range of policyadvisory projects.

The Kiel Institute is seeking to hire an experienced empiricalmacroeconomist to fill a full-time research position in its researcharea Macroeconomics . The successful candidate is expected to play aleading role in a research project that aims at developing an empiricalmicro-macro-model that can be used to analyze possible systemic risks inthe German banking system. Work on this project will involve developingand/or adjusting structural macroeconometric and vector autoregressivemodels, linking equations based on micro-data evidence withmacro-models, and performing deterministic and stochastic simulations.

The ideal candidate will have a sound publication record, considerableknowledge in the fields of modern macroeconomics and time serieseconometrics and substantive experience in applying macroeconometricmethods using standard software packages (Matlab, RATS, Eviews, etc.).As the project requires bringing together the output from a number ofresearchers, previous experience with managing research projects will bea definite plus. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who isable to work under pressure of tight deadlines, both independently andwithin a team. A good command of English is required for the position.

We intend to fill the position as soon as possible. The contract will betime-limited until 31. December 2008. The salary is determined accordingto the public sector salary scheme (BAT Ib). The Kiel Institute is anequal opportunity employer: The Institute explicitly encourages disabledpersons and women to apply for the position. Part-time employment is inprinciple possible.

Candidates should provide a letter that motivates their application.Applicants should indicate when they would be available to fill theposition. Moreover, a CV, copies of academic transcripts, and, ifapplicable, references from previous employers should be provided. Theapplication should be sent to the

Kiel Institute for World Economics
Jens Mundhenke
D 24100 Kiel
Germany

Contact/ informal enquiries:
Dr. Carsten-Patrick Meier
Phone: +49-(0)431-8814-267
E-Mail: carsten-patrick.meier at ifw-kiel.de

Further information on the Kiel Institute: please visithttp://www.ifw-kiel.de

Application has to be received by 30. November 2005.