A Selection of Opportunities From Recent Email Alerts
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Economist/Principal Economist | London | EBRD Senior Managers | London or Glasgow | £41,200 - £56,650 | Ofgem Economist | London | £30,457 - £46,693 | ORR Lecturer in Business Economics | Bath | £37,012, rising to £44,166 | University of Bath Health Economist | London | Bristol Myers Squibb Environmental Economist | London | Jacobs Economist, Risk Management Office | Frankfurt | ECB/006/12 Analyst, Research and Industry | Kenilworth | AHDB Professor/Reader of International Economics | Brighton | University of Sussex Economist / Multi Asset Analyst | London | ETF Securities PhD Studentships in Economics | London | Royal Holloway Marknads Ekonom | Stockholm | IBD Economist and Team Leader | Edinburgh | £36,305 - £42,715 | SAC Junior Market Analyst | London | International Grains Council Boutique Economic Consultancy | London / Brussels | £ to attract the best | SRS 650 Senior Regulatory Economist (Telecoms) | London | £65-90k | Telco Agricultural Economist | Belfast | £23,336 - £26,086 | DARD Senior Economists | | Oxford Economics Economist, Merging Markets | London | Wellington Management Senior Economist | Munich | EPO Micro Economist - Associate Director | London | S&P Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics | London | London Met Health Economist | Oxford | ICON Health Economics & Health Policy | The Hague / Rotterdam | ISS Chief Economist / Interim Chief Economist | London or Birmingham | Ofwat Interim Contractors | London | to £700 per day. | M/SRS 18th London Stata Users Group meeting | London | Timberlake 11th OxMetrics User Conference | Washington DC | Timberlake Introduction to Programming in Mata | London | Timberlake Cambridge - 2012 Econometrics Summer School | Cambridge | Timberlake 2012 Oxford Econometrics Summer School | Oxford | Timberlake Time-Series Analysis & Forecasting With EViews | London | Timberlake Modelling and Forecasting Exchange Rates | Dubai, UAE | Timberlake Introduction to EViews | Dubai, UAE | Timberlake Applied Econometrics With Stata | Washington & Cambridge | Timberlake Techniques and Tools for Short-term Macroeconomic Forecasting | London | Timberlake Microeconometrics Using Stata | Dubai & Cambridge | Timberlake Stata Fundamentals | Dubai, UAE | Timberlake 2012 Econometrics Spring School | Washington DC | Timberlake Introduction to Financial Investment Analysis | New York | Timberlake The Practice of Econometrics with EViews | New York & Cambridge | Timberlake Time Series Analysis and Forecasting with Stata | New York | Timberlake Introduction to Time Series Analysis and Forecasting using Stata | New York | Timberlake Introduction to EViews Programming | New York | Timberlake M205: Visualization in Mathematica | London | Timberlake M101: A First Course in Mathematica | London | Timberlake TRANSITIONING ECONOMICS PhDs TO ACADEMIC CAREERS IN FINANCE | Virgina | Virginai Tech Annual Conference | Prague, CZ | EAERE Finance Program | Barcelona | Barcelona GSE Health Economics and Policy Program | Barcelona | Barcelona GSE Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets Program | Barcelona | Barcelona GSE Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets Program | Barcelona | Barcelona GSE Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets Program at Barcelona Graduate School of Economics One-year full time master program providing a deep understanding of economic theory behind macroeconomic models and financial markets, in addition to the tools needed to perform advanced empirical analysis. You will emerge from the program prepared for immediate employment in government institutions, central banks, investment banks, financial and development agencies, and consulting firms.
To apply, please email your CV to mailto:BarcelonaGSE@EconomistJobs.com quoting the position reference Barcelona GSE | ^ Top
Health Economics and Policy Program | Barcelona | Barcelona GSE
Health Economics and Policy Program
Location: Barcelona
Date: 2011-12
Course Level: MSc
One-year full time Health Economics and Policy master program that prepares graduates to fill the increasing international demand for professionals and academics with an analytical capacity oriented towards decision-making in all aspects of the healthcare sector.
Unique and specialized training by top faculty in the field will prepare you for employment as researchers, consultants, policymakers, and in NGOs working on health issues.
Website: http://www.barcelonagse.eu/health-economics.html
Brochure: http://www.barcelonagse.eu/Pdf.php?id=794
To apply, please email your CV to mailto:BarcelonaGSE@EconomistJobs.com quoting the position reference Barcelona GSE | ^ Top
Finance Program | Barcelona | Barcelona GSE
Finance Program
Location: Barcelona
Date: 2011-12
Course Level: MSc
One-year full time Finance master program taught by expert faculty and designed to provide a rigorous approach to banking and finance, with a strong emphasis on the use of quantitative methods and a consistent analysis of financial problems.
Obtain the skills you will need for jobs in financial risk management, pricing of complex financial contracts, management and regulation of financial institutions, and portfolio management.
Website: http://www.barcelonagse.eu/MFI.html
Brochure: http://www.barcelonagse.eu/Pdf.php?id=419
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Annual Conference | Prague, CZ | EAERE
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Each summer, EAERE organises its Annual Conference, an invaluable opportunity for meeting, exchanging and debating current topics in environmental and resource economics. With approximately 700 individual participants attending from all over the world, international researchers scholars, economists and students convene to the EAERE Annual Conferences in the spirit of economic discovery, research, analysis and collaboration.
Conferences are held in European countries and unite European participants together with their national and international neighbours. The Conference activities include keynote speeches and policy panels, the David Pearce Lectures, paper presentations, discussions and round tables, a book exhibition involving the most well-known publishers of environmental economic issues and a job market where universities, public and private institutes and corporations may interview the best young environmental economists for employment.
Economists, including those who are not currently members of the EAERE, are invited to submit papers for presentation at the Annual Conferences. It is hoped that papers presented represent a broad spectrum of environmental and resource economics. Every four years since 1998, EAERE's Annual Conference is held within the World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists, an important international event organised together with AERE.
Upcoming
27-30 June 2012, Prague, Czech Republic
EAERE 19th Annual Conference
Information: http://www.eaere2012.org/ Dowload Poster
Organisation: EAERE and Charles University Prague, in collaboration with the University of Economics Prague
November 15, 2011 Paper submission and early registration begins
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TRANSITIONING ECONOMICS PhDs TO ACADEMIC CAREERS IN FINANCE | Virgina | Virginai Tech
- Courses in the main fields of Finance.
- Training in research methodology and the development of research topics.
- Training in business school pedagogy.
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M101: A First Course in Mathematica | London | Timberlake
Fitting data, interpolation, integration, solving equations, displaying intermediate values, differential equations, linear systems, exact vs. inexact numbers, arbitrary-precision numbers, and working with large arrays
Importing and exporting data and files, file formats, file paths, working with data collections, working with spreadsheets, formatting tables, working with data from the internet, and visualization of large datasets.
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M205: Visualization in Mathematica | London | Timberlake
M205: Visualization in Mathematica
http://www.timberlake.co.uk/Training/?id=147&cid=69
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Introduction to EViews Programming | New York | Timberlake
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FOR – NEXT loops
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Functions and Subroutines
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Optimisation routines
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Practical Sessions
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Statistical distribution functions
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http://www.timberlake.co.uk/Training/?id=147&year=2012
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Introduction to Time Series Analysis and Forecasting using Stata | New York | Timberlake
Who should attend?
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Time Series Analysis and Forecasting with Stata | New York | Timberlake
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ARIMA Models
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Cointegration
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Forecasting Theory
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Autoregressive Error Models
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Forecasting Evaluation
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Robust Time Series Analysis
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Intervention Analysis
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GARCH Models
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Dynamic Regression Models
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The Practice of Econometrics with EViews | New York & Cambridge | Timberlake
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Classical Linear Regression Model
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Error Correction Models
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Diagnostic testing
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Cointegration Analysis
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ARIMA Models
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Panel Data Analysis
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Non-Stationary Time-Series
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Estimating and Setting up a Model Within EViews
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VAR Analysis
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Dynamic and Static Solutions of a Model
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Introduction to Financial Investment Analysis | New York | Timberlake
Level: Introductory / Intermediate
Course Overview
Making sense of time series data requires appropriate statistical tools - and the objective of this series workshops, is to make you comfortable with the methods required to interpret and conduct empirical time series analysis for decision taking and forecasting. The course shows how to apply these techniques to real-life business and financial data, with many examples on the reporting and interpreting of the results.
- Develop confidence in modelling financial data while gaining an appreciation of the consequences of using simple rules of thumb.
- Explore the use of regression models for describing causality between financial data, including hypothesis tests
- Understand the strengths, complexities and weaknesses of explicitly dynamic models, including those dealing with time-varying volatility
- Learn simulation and bootstrapping techniques, using probability distributions of choice variables rather than single values, to generate distributions of future prices (to value options), present values (NPV distributions), risk (value-at-risk)
- Estimate asymmetry and fat tails in performance measures, especially for hedge funds, and for market and credit risk
Prerequisites:
High School Algebra and a knowledge of basic statistics.
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2012 Econometrics Spring School | Washington DC | Timberlake
The course will cover the theory and practice of econometric modeling in a non-stationary and evolving world, when the model and mechanism differ. The following topics will be described in the course: how to embed theory models in selection; impulse-indicator saturation for handling multiple breaks during selection; simultaneous systems and VAR modeling; and tests for, and modeling of, non-linearity, super exogeneity and invariance.
The course will cover the theory and practice of economic forecasting facing a non-stationary and evolving world, when the model differs from the data generation process. A generalized taxonomy of forecast errors is developed, allowing for structural change in the forecast period, the model to be mis-specified over the sample period, and selected from sample evidence, the parameters of the model to be estimated (possibly inconsistently) from the data, which might be measured with error, the forecasts to commence from incorrect initial conditions, and innovation errors to cumulate over the forecast horizon. The taxonomy reveals the central role of unanticipated location shifts, and helps explain the outcomes of forecasting competitions. Other potential sources of forecast failure seem less relevant. Regime-shift non-stationarity can be removed by co-breaking (the cancellation of breaks across linear combinations of variables).
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Stata Fundamentals | Dubai, UAE | Timberlake
Course Duration: 2-Days
Delivered By: Dr George Bagdatoglou, Timberlake Consultants
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Stata Basics
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Regression Analysis
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Data Management
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Diagnostic Testing
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Data manipulation & transformation
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Common errors in Regression Analysis
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An Introduction to Stata Programming
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Summary Statistics
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Microeconometrics Using Stata | Dubai & Cambridge | Timberlake
Course Duration: 3-Days
Delivered By: Dr Melvyn Weeks, University of Cambridge
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Techniques and Tools for Short-term Macroeconomic Forecasting | London | Timberlake
Techniques and Tools for Short-term Macroeconomic Forecasting
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Applied Econometrics With Stata | Washington & Cambridge | Timberlake
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Classical Linear Regression Model
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Limited Dependent Variable Models
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Diagnostic testing
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Cointegration Analysis
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ARIMA Models
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Non-parametric density estimation & regression
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Non-Stationary Time-Series
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Panel Data Analysis
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Error Correction Models
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Duration Data Analysis
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Introduction to EViews | Dubai, UAE | Timberlake
Course Duration: 2-Days
Delivered By: Dr George Bagdatoglou, Timberlake Consultants
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Stata Basics
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Regression Analysis
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Data Management
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Diagnostic Testing
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Data manipulation & transformation
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Common errors in Regression Analysis
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Graphics
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An Introduction to Stata Programming
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Summary Statistics
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Modelling and Forecasting Exchange Rates | Dubai, UAE | Timberlake
Course Duration: 2-Days
Delivered By: Professor Lucio Sarno, Cass Business School and Pasquale Della Corte, Warwick Business School
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Data management, regression, panel data analysis and research output using Stata
Course Duration: 2-Days
Delivered By: JoãoCerejeira, Universidade do Minho & MiguelPortela, Universidade do Minho.
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Time-Series Analysis & Forecasting With EViews | London | Timberlake
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Dynamic Models
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Forecast Design and Evaluation
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ARIMA Models
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Structural Stability
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State Space and Unobserved
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Predictive Failure
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VAR Analysis
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Multi-model Forecasts & Model Averaging
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Error Correction Models
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2012 Oxford Econometrics Summer School | Oxford | Timberlake
The course will cover the theory and practice of econometric modeling in a non-stationary and evolving world, when the model and mechanism differ. The following topics will be described in the course: how to embed theory models in selection; impulse-indicator saturation for handling multiple breaks during selection; simultaneous systems and VAR modeling; and tests for, and modeling of, non-linearity, super exogeneity and invariance.
The course will cover the theory and practice of economic forecasting facing a non-stationary and evolving world, when the model differs from the data generation process. A generalized taxonomy of forecast errors is developed, allowing for structural change in the forecast period, the model to be mis-specified over the sample period, and selected from sample evidence, the parameters of the model to be estimated (possibly inconsistently) from the data, which might be measured with error, the forecasts to commence from incorrect initial conditions, and innovation errors to cumulate over the forecast horizon. The taxonomy reveals the central role of unanticipated location shifts, and helps explain the outcomes of forecasting competitions. Other potential sources of forecast failure seem less relevant. Regime-shift non-stationarity can be removed by co-breaking (the cancellation of breaks across linear combinations of variables).
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Cambridge - 2012 Econometrics Summer School | Cambridge | Timberlake
Time Series Modelling and Analysis
Delivered By: Dr. Melvyn Weeks, University of Cambridge
Timberlake Consultants are pleased to invite you to attend the 2012 Econometrics Summer School, which is to take place at University of Cambridge. The Summer School comprises a series of three 2.5-day courses running consecutively between 16-23 July 2012. The courses are to be delivered by experienced leading econometricians from the University of Cambridge.
Course 1: Time Series Analysis and Modelling, 16-18 July 2012 (morning session only on 18 July)
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Introduction to Programming in Mata | London | Timberlake
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11th OxMetrics User Conference | Washington DC | Timberlake
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March 15-16, 2012 Research Program in Forecasting
Department of Economics The George Washington University Washington, DC, USA |
This is the first announcement and call for papers for the 11th OxMetrics User Conference, which will be held at The George Washington University on Thursday and Friday, March 15-16, 2012.
The OxMetrics User Conference provides a forum for the presentation and exchange of research results and practical experience within the fields of computational and financial econometrics, empirical economics, time-series and cross-section econometrics, and applied mathematics. The conference program will feature keynote presentations, contributed paper sessions, poster sessions, and a panel discussion with the OxMetrics developers. We expect all OxMetrics developers (Jurgen A. Doornik, Andrew Harvey, David F. Hendry, Siem Jan Koopman, and Sébastien Laurent) to be present as keynote speakers. Other keynote speakers will be announced soon. The conference is open to all those interested, and not just to OxMetrics users.
Submissions. Please submit an abstract and full paper by email to both Neil R. Ericsson (ericsson@frb.gov) and Frederick L. Joutz (bmark@gwu.edu) on or before Friday December 9, 2011. The abstract should be no more than 200 words and the paper should be in PDF format. Decisions on submissions will be made by December 24, 2011. The conference program will be finalized in early 2012.
Registration, conference fee and accommodation. The logistics of the conference are organized by Timberlake Consultants, the publishers of OxMetrics software. A conference registration fee will be applicable to all non-presenting delegates and will include conference materials, refreshments, lunches, and the conference dinner on Thursday March 15, 2012. The registration fee is $140 (on or before February 19, 2012), $160 (after February 19, 2012), and $55 (full-time students). The conference fee is waived for presenters (only one fee waiver per presentation, regardless of the number of authors involved). The registration fee for students does not include the conference dinner, although students may attend the conference dinner for a supplementary charge. Information on local accommodation will be available on the conference website in early 2012.
Neil R. Ericsson, co-chair (ericsson@frb.gov)
Frederick L. Joutz, co-chair (bmark@gwu.edu)
Programme Committee
Jennifer Castle (jennifer.castle@magd.ox.ac.uk, Magdelen College, University of Oxford)
Jurgen A. Doornik (jurgen.doornik@nuffield.ox.ac.uk, principal of OxMetrics Technologies)
Neil R. Ericsson, co-chair (ericsson@frb.gov)
Andrew Harvey (Andrew.Harvey@econ.cam.ac.uk, developer of STAMP)
David F. Hendry (david.hendry@nuffield.ox.ac.uk, developer of PcGive)
Frederick L. Joutz, co-chair (bmark@gwu.edu)
Siem Jan Koopman (s.j.koopman@feweb.vu.nl, developer of STAMP and SsfPack)
Sébastien Laurent (s.laurent@maastrichtuniversity.nl, developer of G@RCH)
Giovanni Urga (g.urga@city.ac.uk, Cass Business School, City University, London)
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18th London Stata Users Group meeting | London | Timberlake
106 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8TZ
The 2012 London Stata Users Group meeting is a two-day international conference where the use of Stata is discussed across a wide ranging breadth of fields and environments. The conference will comprise a series of selected presentations and feature presentations from StataCorp representatives.
The London meeting is the longest-running series of Stata Users meetings, having been established in 1995. The meeting is open to all interested; in past years, participants have travelled from around the world to attend the event. Representatives from StataCorp will also be in attendance.
- new user-written commands, including commands for modeling and estimation, graphical analysis, data management, or reporting
- use or evaluation of existing Stata commands
- methods for teaching statistics with Stata or teaching the use of Stata
- case studies of Stata use in novel areas or applications
- surveys or critiques of Stata facilities in specific fields
- comparisons of Stata with other software or use of Stata together with other software
The Scientific organisers for this year’s meeting are:
Nicholas J. Cox
Durham University
n.j.cox@durham.ac.uk
Patrick Royston
MRC Clincal Trials Unit
pr@ctu.mrc.ac.uk
Logistics for the meeting are organised by Timberlake Consultants, distributors of Stata in the UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Poland and Brazil.
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Interim Contractors | London | to £700 per day. | M/SRS
To apply, please email Monitor@EconomistJobs.com
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Chief Economist / Interim Chief Economist | London or Birmingham | Ofwat
Responsible To: SeniorDirector of Markets and Economics
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A graduate qualification in economics.
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A post graduate qualification in economics.
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A degree with a component of Industrial Organisation.
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An in-depth understanding of regulatory/competition economics.
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Knowledge of the water sector.
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Understanding of cost benefit analysis and other economic techniques.
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Understanding of environmental economics.
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A good understanding of component of Industrial Organisation.
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Understanding of impact assessments.
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Relevant post qualification experience.
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Substantial experience of working in a role focussed on applying economics to case work or policy development.
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Good experience of applying economics to case work or policy development.
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Experience of conducting impact assessment, in the context of policy developments.
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Demonstrable experience of thought leadership and engagement with external stakeholders, including other government departments, delivery bodies and third sector organisations.
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Experience of line management responsibilities.
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Relevant experience of successfully leading or managing a team of economists within larger organisation.
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Experience of line management responsibilities.
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Experience of people management responsibilities.
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Ability to represent Ofwat at a strategic level internally and externally with partner organisations.
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Politically astute.
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Utilises a high level of literacy and verbal communication skills, and is able to express economic ideas clearly and simply to non experts.
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Ability to understand and analyse highly complex issues and information.
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Understands the need for and the application of partnership working.
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To apply, please contact James Phillips in the first instance. Please email your CV to James.Phillips@srs.co.uk
Application Deadline is 20th January - Interviews to be held early February.
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Health Economics & Health Policy | The Hague / Rotterdam | ISS
The Institute of Health Policy & Management and the International Institute of Social Studies of the Erasmus University Rotterdam invite applications for
Description of the positions The post-docs will have the opportunity to pursue their research agenda within the above indicated areas. For the ISS position, the candidate is supposed to work closely together with the development economists group at ISS (Prof. Arjun Bedi and Prof. Michael Grimm) and, in particular, with the current holder of the Prince Claus Chair 2011-2013 Prof. Stella Quimbo (http://www.princeclauschair.nl ). For the iBMG position, the candidate will collaborate with health economists at iBMG and the Erasmus School of Economics on topics related to a large EU funded research program (www.hefpa.nl) which is led by Prof. Eddy Van Doorslaer and Prof. Owen O’Donnell. The candidates will liaise with each other and with the Rotterdam Global Health Initiative. In addition to research, the positions include the preparation of research grant applications and teaching activities. Requirements Successful candidates are expected to hold a recently acquired Ph.D. in Economics with demonstrated expertise in either Health or Development Economics. The positions require strong quantitative skills and the ability to handle and manage large and complex micro data sets in Stata. General field experience and expertise on South and East Asia are a plus. Moreover, the candidates should have demonstrated potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, an emerging track record of high-level international publications and a very good knowledge of English. Appointment and salary The positions are available starting March 1, 2012. Salary being dependent on the candidate’s experience ranges from € 3195 to € 4374 gross per month (CAO NU scale 11) under full-time contract. Both positions are full-time and funded for two years. The ISS post-doc will be based at ISS in The Hague, while the iBMG post-doc will work at the Erasmus campus in Rotterdam. Both cities are very well connected to Schiphol Airport. Applications and more information Applications, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, two sample papers and the names of three referees should be combined into one pdf file and sent to Ms. Sabine Zebel (personnel(at)iss.nl) before 22 January 2012. Applicants can indicate interest in one or both of these positions. Interviews will take place in The Hague and Rotterdam in February 2012. Further information on the ISS position can be obtained from Prof. Michael Grimm (grimm(at)iss.nl, phone +31-70-4260694) and on the iBMG position from Dr. Ellen Van de Poel (vandepoel(at)bmg.eur.nl, phone +31-10-408 9046).
The organisation
The Erasmus University Rotterdam is one of Europe’s leading institutes in the field of Health Economics. The development economics group at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) and the health economics group at the Institute of Health Policy & Management (iBMG), both part of the Erasmus University, are working on research programs in Global Health. Research in this area is mostly oriented at evaluating health care reforms in low and middle income countries and will further develop as both institutes have recently joined forces with the Erasmus Medical Centre to launch the Rotterdam Global Health Initiative (http://www.rotterdamglobalhealthinitiative.nl). ISS and iBMG are both looking for a post-doc candidate to support their research activities in this area, with a regional focus on Southeast Asia.
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Health Economist | Oxford | ICON
Health Economist
Background
This is an opportunity to work for Oxford Outcomes (part of ICON plc), an international company specialising in Health Economics, Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO), Epidemiology, and Translations and Linguistic Validation. We have offices in Oxford (UK), Bethesda, New Jersey and San Francisco (USA), and Vancouver and Toronto (Canada). We undertake consultancy projects for a range of international clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
Role and Requirements
We now seek a Health Economist and a Senior Health Economist to join our Health Economics group in Oxford. Our Health Economics team is respected in the health technology assessment field for the quality of their work and methodological innovation. The candidate recruited for this role will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the department’s work and particularly to further their skills in decision modelling. The ideal candidate will possess: A Master’s degree or equivalent in health economics or a related quantitative discipline, such as operational research, statistics, or epidemiology. Applications from candidates with other scientific or quantitative post-graduate degrees and an interest in health technology appraisal are also encouraged to apply. Experience in economic evaluation (including trial- or model-based cost-effectiveness analysis) A strong desire to learn and to gain a deep understanding of the work of the department Ability to work effectively as part of a team High self-motivation Leadership potential For the senior role candidates will be required to have experience performing health economic research in a consulting, academic, industry or similar environment. This should have involved statistical analysis or decision modelling. Oxford Outcomes are committed to supporting the growth and development of the health economics team. The candidate recruited for this role will receive external training as well as on the job training from our senior scientists.
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics | London | London Met
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics
London Metropolitan University
Salary: £31,794 to £38,823/£37,479 to £47,196 per annum inclusive
35 Hours per week Permanent
London Metropolitan Business School (LMBS) is one of Europe's largest Business Schools. We are seeking a high calibre, enthusiastic, and student-focussed economist to contribute to the delivery of our wide range of successful undergraduate and postgraduate courses in economics, business economics, and international business.
The post will be based in the large and vibrant Economics Subject Group, providing a stimulating and cooperative work environment that offers good opportunities for teaching, research, consultancy, and staff development.
The LMBS Economics taught provision is rated as 'Excellent' by the UK Quality Assurance Agency. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise considered that 90% of our research in economics and econometrics was of international standing, including 35% assessed as being internationally excellent. This post seeks to support our ambition to further develop our international status by developing both our research and teaching capabilities. You will have a PhD in Economics (or be close to completion), high level teaching ability, research interests in the relevant field and excellent research potential.
Further details of our Economics provision are available at www.londonmet.ac.uk/lmbs/subjects/economics/
Ref: 11W1151
Closing Date: 30 January 2012
To apply for the post and for further information, please visit our website at http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/staff/e-recruitment/
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Micro Economist - Associate Director | London | S&P
We currently have a requirement for an Associate Director, to join the Corporate Research Unit that is an integral part of the analytical team within the Corporate Ratings Group at Standard & Poor's in Europe. The Corporate Research Unit is responsible for identifying; collecting and analysing key micro-industry data to support our sector teams generate informed forward looking analytical views. This unit is also responsible for coordinating and publishing timely cross sector and cross practice thought leadership articles.
- Work with our corporate analytical teams to identify key variables that drive operational and financial performance at the sector level
- Track and collect this data in a structured and timely manner
- Collate our internal industry data, and, in conjunction with our macro-economics team, refine and improve our macro-economic views
- In collaboration with our sector coordinators, formulate our baseline view for these key indicators for coming quarters as well as relevant sensitivities
- Leverage our information base to write regular and topical corporate credit research.
Qualifications
- At least five years research experience in industrial economics with detailed understanding of available data sources in Europe and UK
- Strong analytical mindset and excellent quantitative skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain accessible databases
- Financial modelling skills with an emphasis on financial forecasting
- Relevant post graduate degree, or equivalent experience
- Excellent communicator, with practical experience of building effective working relationships across cultures/geographies in a collegial, yet demanding, environment.
Advantageous:
- Some specific corporate sector research experience would be very valuable
- Familiarity with Business Objects
- European language skills preferred
- CFA charter holder
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Senior Economist | Munich | EPO
Senior Economist (NRC/5195)
The European Patent Office in Munich is seeking a Senior Economist *
Duration of contract: 3 years
(Non-renewable contract: an extension over the period of 36 months shall not be possible)
Deadline for applications: 2.2.2012
The holder of this temporary position will work alongside the EPO Chief Economist and will report direct to him. The Chief Economist's job is to bring economic considerations to bear on EPO policy. Internally, this means developing new projects to help the EPO to understand better how patents are used and what their economic impact is. It also involves raising awareness of IP economics among EPO staff. Externally, the Chief Economist promotes the EPO as a major player in the public arena (in academia and the press, among policymakers, etc.).
Main duties
- Supporting the Chief Economist in bringing economic considerations to bear on EPO policy.
- Planning and carrying out new economic projects developed by the Chief Economist to help the EPO to understand better the economic impact of patenting.
Such projects will focus in particular on:- the use of patents as a source of technological and market information
- markets for technology (licensing models and the like)
- patents and macro-economic performance
- the organisation of seminars on economics-related topics
- working with EPC member states on the preparation of long-term policy measures
- co-operation with the OECD, WIPO, the European Commission and other international bodies.
- Deputising for the Chief Economist at meetings with national patent offices and European and international organisations.
- Helping the Chief Economist in raising awareness of IP economics among EPO staff.
- Tendering external studies, and developing patent-related indicators.
- Other duties as assigned on an occasional basis by EPO management.
The ideal candidate will have
- a PhD in economics or a related field with 8-to-10 years' research and/or work experience (including time spent on PhD), preferably in the field of innovation and intellectual property, with a strong empirical orientation
- recent activities relating to the role of patents in economics, finance and society
- work experience at international level
- highly developed oral and written communication skills
- analytical skills and initiative
- very good organisational and project-planning skills.
Minimum qualifications
Diploma of completed studies at university level or – in exceptional cases – equivalent professional experience. Excellent knowledge of one official language** and ability to understand the other two.
The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications and experience, supplemented as appropriate by interviews and/or tests.
Application until: 2.2.2012
Please apply by sending us your online application
Instructions for online job applications to the European Patent Office
* Grade A4/A1
** English, French and German
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Economist, Merging Markets | London | Wellington Management
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Senior Economists | | Oxford Economics
Senior Economists Oxford and London Oxford Economics is one of the world’s leading economics consultancies, providing advice to international institutions, governments and blue-chip companies. We are seeking to appoint high-calibre Senior Economists to our expanding international macroeconomic and industry forecasting teams based in our Oxford and London offices. These are challenging and varied posts. Responsibilities include: • Forecasting for a range of countries or industrial sectors using Oxford Economics’ Global Economic Model • Developing economic models and scenario analyses • Presenting analysis to clients • Taking the lead in wide-ranging consultancy projects that draw on quantitative economic analysis and modelling Senior Economists are expected to work independently, liaising with the rest of the forecasting teams, under the supervision of the Head of Forecasting. He/she will supervise the work of some Junior Economists. The following skills are required for this role: • Strong academic education at postgraduate level • Previous experience in using applied economic forecasting models • Ability to use economic reasoning and apply economic concepts • Strong analytical and communication skills • Ability to work effectively in teams to tight deadlines We also have positions available for talented consultants, economists and sector specialists who are looking for opportunities to broaden their experience and to take on more responsibilities working directly with clients. A highly competitive salary package (including bonus scheme) is available. To apply, please send your CV to: Anji Hussain, Oxford Economics, Abbey House, 121 St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1HB, UK (email: ahussain@oxfordeconomics.com). Closing date: 17th February 2012
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Agricultural Economist | Belfast | £23,336 - £26,086 | DARD
Assistant Agricultural Economist/Agricultural Economist
(Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD))
Assistant Agricultural Economist/Agricultural Economist
REF: IRC110415
SALARY: £23,336 - £26,086 (Assistant Agricultural Economist grade) or £28,525 - £34,151 (Agricultural Economist grade)
DEPARTMENT: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD)
LOCATION: Dundonald House, Belfast
Currently there is a permanent full time position & a 1 year fixed term position (with the possibility of extension for 1 further year).
Further appointments may be made from this competition should NICS positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.
For an application form and more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the post, and the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process, please write, email or telephone HRConnect at:
HRConnect,
PO Box 1089,
The Metro Building,
6-9 Donegall Square South,
Belfast, BT1 9EW.
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330.
Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net
Applicants are encouraged to submit an online application at the following address: www.nicsrecruitment.gov.ukHowever, requests for hard copy applications are welcomed and all applications will be treated equally regardless of whether they are hard copy or online.
All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC110415.
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 27th January 2012.
The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.
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Senior Regulatory Economist (Telecoms) | London | £65-90k | Telco
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Boutique Economic Consultancy | London / Brussels | £ to attract the best | SRS 650
Consultants, London & Brussels
General Requirements
All applicants should have outstanding academic credentials to Master's or PhD level in economics or finance. We welcome applications from strong analytical and empirical economists from any field of economics but expertise in areas such as industrial organisation, competition economics, regulatory economics, microeconomic theory, or applied econometrics is likely to be particularly relevant to your work.
Consultants
Applicants should have several years' relevant post-graduate experience in an economic consultancy, strategic consultancy, competition authority, regulatory agency, economic research institute, post-doctoral positions, or academia.
Senior Consultants
Applicants must have extensive, relevant experience gained in an economic consultancy, competition authority, or regulatory agency, or must be an established academic at a leading university with strong research records.
Please email James.Phillips@srs.co.uk to register your interest.
Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Junior Market Analyst | London | International Grains Council
INTERNATIONAL GRAINS COUNCIL
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Economist and Team Leader | Edinburgh | £36,305 - £42,715 | SAC
With a range of research, consultancy and education services, the Scottish Agricultural College passes on vital skills today, and brings innovation to Scotland’s land based industries for tomorrow.
Due to internal promotions within SAC, an opportunity has arisen in the Land Economy and Environment research group for an Economist to undertake applied policy relevant research as well as leading the newly formed Policy Analysis Team (PAT). The main aim of the PAT is to undertake quantitative and qualitative research in support of SAC’s policy relevant research efforts, particularly the activities of the Rural Policy Centre.
We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated individual to help drive this exciting area of our work forward. The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent experience, a track record of achievement in research, proven project and staff management skills, and a good understanding of international and/or UK policy frameworks. The successful candidate will have at demonstrable experience, either in research-based institutions, relevant sectors of the industry or Government departments. The successful candidate will be motivated to be part of an internationally successful research environment.
The salary will be in the region of £36,305 - £42,715 per annum.
Closing date: 15 February 2012. Please quote: R/LE/619/11.
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Marknads Ekonom | Stockholm | IBD
IBD Column Therapies AB is an innovation driven Research Company within the area of immunology, based at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. The company conducts clinical research and development, manages clinical trials, and conducts commercialization activities for its innovations.
IBD Column Therapies AB seeks a Market Economist who will be responsible for developing the company?s collaborations in India and Pakistan. The role includes developing market intelligence, business models and corporate collaborations.
As an employee you will receive a fixed monthly salary, pension and paid holidays. The employment begins immediately.
Responsibilities and tasks include:
- Creating market-strategies for entry into the Asian market
- Developing corporate collaboration and partnership
- Market research and competitor analyses
- Creating business plans and investment strategies
- Applying for external grants and funding
- Occasional administrative support
- Management and monitoring of email
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Professional experience in an analytical capacity in international projects focused on India or Pakistan
- Bachelor education or higher
- Fluent conversational skills in English, Urdu and Hindi
- Expertise in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
- Preferably a strong network within the corporate sector in India or Pakistan
We are seeking a motivated and creative individual with the ability to independently initiate and manage projects. Experience with Asian corporate sector and culture is preferred.
Application
Please submit, your letter of application and CV that clearly describes your credentials and experience.
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PhD Studentships in Economics | London | Royal Holloway
PhD Studentships in Economics
Royal Holloway, University of London - Department of Economics
Applications for full-time enrolment in the PhD programme in Economics are invited for entry in September 2012.
The Economics Department at Royal Holloway displays strength across all main fields of the discipline - microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics – and in particular labour economics, development economics, and experimental economics. In the nation-wide 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) the Department came joint ninth in the country in terms of producing the highest quality research. Eighty percent of our research submitted to the RAE was classified as "world-leading or internationally excellent".
The Department offers a vibrant full-time four-year PhD programme with, in 2011-12, some 25 students enrolled. Students on the programme benefit from advanced economics training in their first year, and from annual in-house PhD Spring conference with invited speakers. It is part of the South East Doctoral Training Centre (SE-DTC), funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), which provides a range of research and training related activities in the field of social sciences.
Successful applicants are expected to have (before entry) a Master's degree from a good programme in economics or a related subject, and a strong analytical and quantitative background.
Various PhD studentships are available for September 2012 entry for any field in Economics
- South-East DTC ESRC studentships (see separate deadline below).
- College Studentships offering fees and maintenance grants.
- Departmental bursaries and Departmental Assistantships.
Information about South-East DTC ESRC studentships can be found at http://www.southeastdtc.ac.uk/.
For further information and application guidelines, please visit the PhD information websites
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/economics/prospectivestudents/postgraduateresearch/home.aspx and http://www.rhul.ac.uk/studyhere/researchdegrees/applying/home.aspx
Information on the Department's faculty and their research can be found at http://www.rhul.ac.uk/economics/people/home.aspx
Informal enquiries can be addressed to Prof. Dan Anderberg (Email: Dan.Anderberg@rhul.ac.uk)
Deadline for studentship applications April 30, 2012. Applicants wishing to be considered for ESRC scholarships must to apply by February 10, 2012.
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Economist / Multi Asset Analyst | London | ETF Securities
A good understanding of asset allocation strategy and modelling would be beneficial but is not required.
As part of a small, highly motivated team, the ideal candidate will have a passion for research and the flexibility to work on a range of projects including detailed white papers and research notes on a wide range of macroeconomic and market-related subjects, data analysis and chart-building support for on-going projects, maintaining and building client and media relationships.
This is a rare opportunity to join an entrepreneurial firm in an innovative and high growth segment of the financial industry. Assets have risen five-fold to US$25bn over the past three years and the company has won numerous awards for its innovative ETF and ETC platforms. The company is continuing to experience strong growth and requires an analyst/economist to work closely with the head of research and the rest of the research team to produce insightful research for institutional clients across commodity sectors and a range of asset classes, and provide support to the marketing and product development teams.
ETF Securities has a hard-working team culture which requires a high degree of commitment, passion, innovation, self-motivation and confidence.
Responsibilities and job function
• Writing and supporting the generation of research reports and presentations for institutional clients covering commodities and other key asset classes and investment topics.
• Developing and maintaining research and product databases, spread sheets and chart packs.
• Supporting sales, marketing and product development teams with written material and quantitative analyses.
• Maintaining and building client and media relationships.
The Applicant – Qualifications and experience
• Strong degree from a top university with a good academic record.
• 3-5 years prior experience in a related field such as sell or buy-side economics, strategy or commodities team, economics/strategy research consultancy, asset allocation, multi-asset investment environment.
• Must demonstrate strong writing, numerical and verbal skills.
• Familiarity with asset allocation strategy and modelling would be beneficial but is not a requirement.
• Able to work under pressure and balance numerous projects to tight deadlines.
• Strong IT skills including at a minimum: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Bloomberg, basic econometric packages. Knowledge of VBA would be a plus but is not a requirement.
• Fluent English a must, with European language skills highly valued.
• Must have ability to work in UK indefinitely and to travel freely in the EU.
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Professor/Reader of International Economics | Brighton | University of Sussex
Professor/Reader of International Economics or Development Economics
Department of Economics
University of Sussex - School of Business, Management and Economics
School of Business, Management and Economics
Department of Economics
Professor of International Economics or Development Economics
Ref: 498
(Permanent, full time)
Professorial salary is determined by negotiation, but the minimum full-time salary was £54,133 per annum as of August 2010
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Reader in International Economics or Development Economics
Ref: 504
(Permanent, full time)
Salary: starting at £45,336 and rising to £52,556 pa
Expected start date: August/September 2012
The University of Sussex invites applications for a Professor or Reader of International Economics or Development Economics in the Department of Economics. The Department is undergoing a rapid expansion as part of the University's strategy of investment into the School of Business, Management and Economics. We are looking for researchers with outstanding potential to work in a rapidly expanding and dynamic economics department which attracts high quality postgraduate and undergraduate students.
Candidates should have an excellent record of conducting leading edge research in economics, reflected in a strong publication record. Preferably they will have success in attracting significant levels of research funding. They should also have extensive experience of high quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including the supervision of PhD students. Successful candidates will be expected to play a leading role in developing the department's research strategy, to use their research to inform their teaching and to contribute to departmental and university administration. We are willing to appoint at either professor or reader level depending on the qualifications and achievements of the successful candidate.
We are seeking to build upon our core strengths that lie in Development Economics, International Trade and Labour Economics. We have recently appointed Professor Richard Tol, a leading expert in Environmental and Climate Change Economics, and are seeking to build a team of faculty in this area. These posts are part of the current expansion of the department which includes the appointment of three lecturers and a senior lecturer. Applications are particularly welcome from those with strong econometric skills and those who have research interests commensurate with the current interests in the department. Nevertheless, applicants with a strong record across all fields of economics are encouraged to apply.
Prospective applicants are invited to make an informal enquiry Professor Richard Dickens (r.f.dickens@sussex.ac.uk) in the Department of Economics.
Closing date for applications: 27 January 2012
For full details and how to apply see www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs
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Analyst, Research and Industry | Kenilworth | AHDB
Analyst, Research and Industry
Competitive package | Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is a Non- Departmental Public Body, funded by farmers and growers, with a pivotal role of improving the farming and horticulture industries through efficiency and competitiveness across the UK. As part of the AHDB Market Intelligence Research and Industry team, you will have a key role in providing high-level economic and statistical analysis for individual sector divisions and the organisation as a whole. As well as getting involved with regular team analysis of supply chains, agricultural policy and risk management strategies, you will have a key role in provision of statistical and econometric expertise within MI and across AHDB as a whole. You will also be involved strongly with research into cross-cutting agricultural issues and the cost-benefit analysis of outputs provided to AHDB levy payers. You will hold degree level qualifications in economics/agriculture or another numerate discipline as well as experience of preparing and delivering economic/market analysis.
To apply, send your CV and covering letter to Recruitment@ahdb.org.uk
Further information can be found on www.ahdb.org.uk
Closing date: Friday, 3rd February 2012.
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Economist, Risk Management Office | Frankfurt | ECB/006/12
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ECONOMIST
The European Central Bank (ECB) is looking to recruit two experienced Economists for its Risk Management Office. The Office is responsible for proposing and maintaining the risk management framework for all of the ECB’s financial market operations and for monitoring, assessing and proposing improvements to the Eurosystem’s operational framework for monetary and foreign exchange policy from a risk management point of view.
The Office, which comprises a multicultural team of highly skilled professionals, is organised into two sections: the Risk Analysis Section and the Risk Strategy Section. One position will be allocated to the Risk Analysis Section, which is primarily responsible for risk modelling, analysis and reporting, as well as compliance monitoring as regards the ECB’s monetary policy and investment operations. The Section also conceptualises, implements and maintains the associated infrastructure, which comprises risk models, systems, databases and related operational procedures. The other position will be allocated to the Risk Strategy Section, which is mainly responsible for the ongoing evaluation and improvement of the ECB’s risk management policies and frameworks.
The Risk Management Office as a whole also provides secretariat services to the Risk Management Committee.
The successful applicants will be entrusted with one or more of the following main responsibilities:
- analysing and reporting on the risks borne by the ECB and the Eurosystem in their monetary policy and investment operations;
- developing and evaluating risk management frameworks and systems used to assess the market and credit risk of fixed income and structured credit debt instruments;
- preparing dossiers on risk management for investment and policy operations for the ECB’s Executive Board, Governing Council and Risk Management Committee;
- monitoring, analysing and following-up on compliance with risk management frameworks, managing strategic benchmarks, valuating investment holdings and collateral, and assessing the financial soundness of counterparties;
- developing models for the comprehensive analysis of the risks on the balance sheets of the ECB and the Eurosystem, including, where appropriate, the modelling of credit, market and liquidity risk;
- leading project initiatives aimed at improving the models, infrastructure and systems that provide the foundation for the work of the Risk Management Office, including the development, specification and implementation of risk modelling and reporting solutions as well as responsibilities relating to client area project management.
Applicants must have the following knowledge and competencies:
The following technical competencies apply for both positions:
- a masters degree in finance, financial economics, econometrics or another related quantitative field;
- ideally, an additional qualification, such as a PhD, in a related field and a publication track record;
- ideally, a minimum of five years’ practical experience in the field of risk management, structured finance or financial market quantitative modelling, gained at a central bank or other financial institution;
- a sound knowledge of several of the following topics: advanced financial econometric techniques, yield curve modelling, fixed income, structured credit finance credit and derivative products;
- proven programming skills in Matlab, Visual Basic and/or another programming language, as well as experience with accessing and manipulating large and complex datasets;
- comprehensive experience in developing, implementing and programming financial models in the areas of market, credit and liquidity risk, as well as an in-depth understanding of associated statistical/mathematical tools and methodologies.
For the position in the Risk Analysis Section, the following specific competencies are also required:
- proven experience in leading medium to large-scale projects from initiation to completion as client project manager;
- a working knowledge of one or more portfolio management, risk management and/or market data information systems (e.g. Reuters or Bloomberg).
For the position in the Risk Strategy Section, the following specific competencies are also required:
- proven experience in the analysis of credit risk in the area of fixed income and structured credit products;
- proven experience in the design and implementation of credit assessment systems, and in the analysis of performance and/or validation of such systems.
- an excellent command of English with first rate drafting ability;
- a good command of at least one other official language of the EU.
The successful candidate will have the following behavioural competencies:
- has the ability to develop policies from concept to practical implementation;
- communicates ideas simply and clearly;
- establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with staff and management at all levels, both inside and outside the organisation;
- shows commitment to the achievement of organisational goals;
- is able to identify problems as they arise and provide sustainable solutions quickly;
- has a track record of taking the initiative to improve existing risk frameworks, models and reporting solutions;
- is comfortable working without close supervision, but knows when to involve others;
- manages multiple assignments and tracks progress on numerous processes simultaneously;
- has the ability to deliver results to tight deadlines and responds to ad hoc requests efficiently and effectively.
Duration of contract / Closing date
Three year fixed-term contract with conversion to a permanent contract subject to performance and organisational needs.
Closing date for applications: 17 February 2012
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Applications are to be made in English and submitted using our online application form. An “Applicants' Guide” can be downloaded from the “FAQs & Help” page.
The recruitment process may include a written exercise, a presentation and a panel interview.
Further information on the ECB’s conditions of employment for fixed-term positions can be found at http://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/jobs/html/index.en.html.
Applications are accepted from nationals of member states of the European Union and Croatia.
This position has been allocated to salary band F/G.
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Environmental Economist | London | Jacobs
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JACOBS is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical and management services. We offer a full-spectrum of consultancy support to commercial, government and industrial clients across many sectors.
On 1st October 2010 we launched our Sustainable Solutions Business Unit. Sustainable Solutions provides a focus for advising our clients on sustainability issues including renewable energy, low carbon economies, impacts of climate change and waste and resource management. The new structure brings our environmental capabilities and around 530 staff across the UK and Ireland together, providing two core services; Environmental Solutions and Carbon Management and SustainableConsultancy.
Primary Job Responsibilities
To join either our Edinburgh or London Tower Bridge environmental economics team, we require a junior member of staff, with a background in economics and/or environmental economics that is looking to work in a technically challenging environment.
As a member of Jacobs Environmental Economics practice, you will be deployed to work as part of multi disciplinary teams delivering projects to our private and public sector clients. You shall be required to provide technical input and support to a wide range of projects, including policy analysis, carbon accounting, impact assessments, cost benefit analysis and other project appraisals, modelling, data collation and analysis, etc assignments.
The successful person will become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities.
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·High degree of numeracy, with experience in computer model operation and /or development
·High standard of spoken and written English Language
·Good standard in the use of MS Word and Excel
·Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
·A clear appreciation of current and emerging sustainability and carbon management issues.
Desirable:
·A relevant post graduate qualification in environmental economics, economics or similar.
·Experience in the use of statistical analysis packages.
·Post graduate research or professional experience in economic assessment or appraisal, environmental economics or related area.
·Graduate membership of an established professional institution.
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Health Economist | London | Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol-Myers Squibb is building its future growth and leadership by renewing and strengthening its company culture. We want all our staff to enjoy a good work/life balance, and we have one of the most innovative approaches to flexible working in the industry. We are always looking at ways of improving our offering to employees. As a result, Bristol-Myers Squibb is widely regarded as an employer of choice, year after year.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited (Uxbridge) is now seeking to appoint a Health Economist.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrating the value of BMS products from an economic perspective and to present this evidence along with a clinical arguments to Health Technology Appraisal (HTA) bodies within the UK.
- Leading all components of an HTA submission and responsible for development of a high quality HTA submission dossier.
- Communicates and coordinates health economic activity across multi-functional teams within BMS UK including; medical, marketing, regulatory, and market access.
- Responsible for liaising with European/Global colleagues and external stakeholders in order to benefit from their expertise and to gain alignment across functions.
- Manage business relationships with all relevant customers with regards to HTAs, including physicians, patient groups, economists, HTA bodies.
- Input to the development of HTA strategy for the brands to accelerate national access.
- Pro-actively identifies market access opportunities for the organisation through effective planning and development of financially sound business proposals.
- Ensures deep customer insight is regularly channeled into brand team to ensure appropriate, innovative and timely materials are available to support payer customers
- Builds strong relationships with organisation and industry peers to strengthen BMS image, competitive position and performance.
- Collaborates with all relevant groups within BMS UK and alliances to ensure an integrated approach is achieved at all levels across the organisation.
- Supports the HEOR leadership through active involvement inappropriate projects and areas of responsibility.
- Contributing to strategic discussions / market access planning processes to enhance the effectiveness of implementation of corporate strategies.
- Communicating economic assessment results to appropriate internal audiences.
- Designing and implementing projects for the collection of health economic date (in-house or external agents)
Qualifications
- Clear understanding of market place in terms of the pharmaceutical industry but also the geographical health economy. Aware of national policies and how these impact on service delivery at a regional and local level.
- Proven track record of strong access performance.
- Demonstrated experience in a matrixed team working with peers and superiors.
- Demonstrated experience of successful implementation of tactical plans and achievement of stretch objectives through the appropriate allocation and deployment of resources including people, activities, projects and investment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex situations and being able to make difficult decisions.
- Ability to think strategically.
- Life Sciences Degree/ Health Economics Degree
- Experience in Health Economics
- Knowledge and understanding of the UK health system and processes surrounding health technology appraisals (HTA)
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Lecturer in Business Economics | Bath | £37,012, rising to £44,166 | University of Bath
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Business Economics to join our Business, Society and Business Economics Group in the School of Management.
The University of Bath School of Management is ranked among the top UK Business Schools and was ranked 5th in the UK for business and management studies in the 2008 RAE results.
The superb location of the UNESCO-designated World Heritage City of Bath offers the best facilities and an excellent quality of life.
The School of Management represents a vibrant and productive community. Our teaching and the learning experience we offer our students is highly valued and our research output attracts top international ratings. For example the University of Bath was ranked 1st in Business Studies by the Sunday Times University guide in 2010 and was ranked 2nd in the UK in the Economist Which MBA ranking.
The School of Management is committed to excellence in research and teaching we welcome applicants with substantial research potential in any area of Business Economics but would particularly welcome candidates with research interests in industrial economics, managerial economics or international business.
Business economics is located in the Business, Society and Business Economics Group and our business economists play an active role in research centres across the School of Management. These include the Centre for Governance and Regulation (CGR), the Centre for Business, Organizations and Society (CBOS) and the Research Network for International Business and Emerging Economies (RNIBEE).
Much of the research conducted by members of the School of Management is issue-based, and multi-disciplinary approaches to contemporary business problems are valued. Business economics staff participate in a range of research initiatives with other members of the School of Management and the wider University. They also contribute to the School's excellent teaching in MBA, MSc and Undergraduate programmes.
Informal enquiries may be made to the Dean's office of the School of Management, +(44) (0) 1225 383769 or email R.Elliott@bath.ac.uk or the Head of the Business, Society and Business Economics Professor Andrew Millington, tel. + (44) (0)1225 383068 or email mnsaim@bath.ac.uk
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Economist | London | £30,457 - £46,693 | ORR
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Your responsibilities would include:
- qualifications: a degree and / or masters in economics;
- knowledge and experience: relevant experience working as an economist; a good understanding of relevant microeconomic principles, including costing and pricing principles;
- application of economics: strong ability to apply economics to offer workable solutions, taking into account of policy context;
- analysis and interpretation of information: be highly numerate and be able to work confidently and effectively with spreadsheets and, desirably, with statistical packages; ability to apply analytical and quantitative skills to assess the reliability and relevance of evidence; have practical experience of applying econometrics and statistics either while working as an economist or during your degree;
- creating and maintaining effective working relationships: excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop constructive working relationships both within and outside ORR;
- communication: communicate effectively with members of your team and colleagues within ORR and an ability to communicate complex information to non-specialists ; clear and focused written work;
- planning, organising, managing projects, people and resources: ability to manage the totality of tasks assigned to you, prioritising effectively and meeting deadlines; able to deal with the unexpected flexibly; able to manage upwards;
- leadership: ability to take account of the big picture and to deliver results; and
- developing and applying skills and knowledge: motivation and enthusiasm to undertake continuing personal and professional development.
- expertise in regulatory benchmarking;
- understanding of regulatory economics, including RPI-X regulation; and
- proficient skills in econometric analysis, statistics, and spreadsheet modelling
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Senior Managers | London or Glasgow | £41,200 - £56,650 | Ofgem
Senior Managers Salaries range from £41,200 - £56,650 p.a. (dependent on location, role applied for, skills and expertise) Based in London SW1 or Glasgow The Ofgem (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets) Group regulates the gas and electricity industries in Britain. Our role is to protect consumers and enable them to secure value for money and benefit from reliable supplies. Ofgem has now restructured to meet its duties and obligations for both today’s and also tomorrow’s consumer. E-Serve is responsible for Ofgem’s delivery functions, while Ofgem maintains its regulatory and policy roles. Now is an exciting time to join us at Ofgem. We are currently recruiting for Senior Managers, Costs & Outputs in London and Senior Manager, Networks Policy in both London and Glasgow In all of these key roles, you will take the lead in the chosen area, developing and delivering effective strategies that ensure Ofgem remains at the forefront of all they do. To find out how you can be part of the future of the energy debate, please visit our website to find out about the positions available and how to apply: www.ofgemjobs.co.uk/recruitment-timetable The closing date for completed applications is 9am, 20 February 2012. Please quote the appropriate reference in all correspondence. What we offer you: ? 25 days annual leave; rising to 30 days after two years ? excellent training and development opportunities ? the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, which include a valuable range of benefits ? flexible working hours and family friendly policies ? subsidised gym and restaurant (London only) ? interest free season ticket loan, and ? an excellent working environment. CVs will not be accepted or read. Please be aware that candidates may be required to undertake testing as part of the selection process. You will be required to complete a baseline security check. No agencies please. These posts are open to EC nationals, members of the Commonwealth, European Economic Area (EEA), Swiss nationals and certain non-EEA family members. Candidates from the Commonwealth must be free from any restrictions to take up employment in the UK. Ofgem is an equal opportunities employer. Protecting consumers and powering the future of the energy debate.
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Economist/Principal Economist | London | EBRD
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