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EUROPEAN COMMISSION
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL
JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE
Directorate B - Resources
2016-SVQ-J2-FGIV-7224
FG IV Economic Analyst - Economic Modeller
As the science and knowledge service of the Commission,
the mission of DG Joint Research Centre is to support EU
policies with independent evidence throughout the whole
policy cycle.
With 7 Scientific Institutes, 3 Corporate Directorates and
the DG/DDG Office, the JRC is located in 5 Member States
(Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain).
Further
information
is
available
at:
http://www.jrc.ec.europa.eu.
The Regional Economic Modelling team of JRC-Institute for
Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) is looking for a
researcher to contribute to the development of a dynamic
spatial general equilibrium model for the EU (RHOMOLO).
This model is being developed and used by the European
Commission for assessment of the impact of EU policies
and structural reforms at the regional level.
Position for:
FG IV Economic Analyst
The model covers 270 NUTS2 regions of the EU, and each
regional economy is disaggregated into six industrial
sectors. The structure of the model departs from
neoclassical computable general equilibrium approach in
several respects. Goods, services and labour markets are
characterised by imperfect competition. Inter-regional
market interactions and spatial features are captured
through asymmetric bilateral trade costs connecting all
regions in the EU. Spatial knowledge spillovers originate
from research and development activities.
The successful candidate will work on the extension of the
model in GAMS, update its database and on running
simulations of EU investment policy and related fields, in
particular human capital, R&D and innovation, and
transport infrastructure. In addition, the candidate will
estimate
the
underlying
structural
parameters
econometrically.
Qualifications:
Candidates should ideally have a PhD (doctoral diploma)
or a minimum of 5 years professional experience after
university studies of at least 3 years attested by a
diploma.
He/she should have a strong academic background in
economics/ econometrics and advanced knowledge and
experience in dynamic general equilibrium modelling.
His/her list of refereed journal publications should show a
strong record with clear general equilibrium modelling and
quantitative orientation.
A good (B2) level of written and spoken English is
essential.
Institute/Directorate
Unit
Institute for Prospective Technological Studies
Knowledge for Growth Unit (KfG) – Regional Economic
Modelling
Further information:
https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/research-topic/regionaleconomic-analysis-and-modelling
Indicative duration
12 months initial contract with possible renewals up to
maximum 6 years
JRC Site
Seville
Country
Spain
The candidate must be on a valid EPSO reserve list
for Function Group IV contract staff or have applied
to the permanent open call for researchers FG IV:
https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/working-withus/jobs/vacancies/function-group-iv-researchers
Rules and eligibility
Auxiliary contract staff:
https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/working-withus/jobs/temporary-positions/contract-staff-members
Please note that due to the high number of applications
received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.