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Head of Research (m/f)

The Deutsche Bundesbank is one of the largest central banks in the world working in the public interest.Our business areas include monetary policy, banking supervision, financial stability, cash and cashless payments.
We are looking to fill the position of
Head of Research (m/f)
for the Research Centre at our Central Office in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be appointed as Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the Goethe University in Frankfurt.
The Research Centre is the connecting link between the Bundesbank‘s practical work and academic theory. To this end, our staff conducts research on economic topics and issues in the areas of monetary policy, banking supervision, financial stability and risk modelling. The Research Centre also participates in a number of international research networks and organises conferences and workshops on a regular basis. Further information on the Research Centre is available at www.bundesbank.de/research.
What the job entails
As Head of Research, you set research priorities, manage staff and play an active role in research. You advise the President of the Bundesbank on relevant issues and represent the Research Centre externally.
What you get in return
As well as unique opportunities, we offer you attractive employment conditions as part of the public sector. We also promote targeted training and a healthy balance between work and family life through a variety of measures.
What we need from you
  • Strong leadership skills to organise the area of responsibility and to manage, motivate and guide a highly qualified team of staff
  • University degree, (accredited) Master‘s degree or equivalent qualification with above-average results
  • Particular aptitude for research work, supported by a completed doctorate
  • Publications in renowned academic journals in one or several research areas of the Research Centre
  • Sound command of written and spoken English and German (at least a basic knowledge of German together with the willingness to learn quickly)
  • Experience in central banking would be an advantage
We would like to increase the proportion of female staff at the Bundesbank and would therefore welcome applications from women with the appropriate qualifications. Part-time work is generally possible. Where candidates are equally qualified for the position, preference will be given to disabled applicants.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms Kerstin Müller from Human Resources on +49 69 9566-8433 or Dr. Heinz Herrmann, Head of the Research Centre, atheinz.herrmann@bundesbank.de.
For more information, visit www.bundesbank.de/karriere.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the usual supporting documentation (cover letter, CV, study certificates or current overview of achievements) by 16th April 2014, quoting the reference number 2014_0192_02_economist.