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Position at BoA Commodity Research Team

In Job openings on December 8, 2009 at 11:41 am

Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Department Commodity Research
Location New York or London
Job Description Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commodities Research is seeking an analyst to join their Commodity Research team. The position requires a graduate degree, preferably at the PhD level in economics, finance, or other quantitative field.

We are seeking candidates at the junior level with a solid understanding of applied econometrics. An interest in commodity and financial markets is a must and a background in applied economics, finance or international economics are also important.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are a must. Position will be based in either London or New York.

Resume submission deadline: Candidates should submit resume and cover letter to Emily Hateley at emily.hateley@baml.com, with subject line ‘Application for Commodity Analyst Position’

Please indicate if you will be available to attend the AEA meeting in Atlanta in January 2010. We will interview candidates there on 4-5 January, 2010.

Applications/Contact Details Emily Hateley: emily.hateley@baml.com
Application Deadline 12/20/2009

Conference on Families, Networks, and Firms, Dec 2009

In Conferences on December 2, 2009 at 11:22 pm

Thammasat University will host the Conference on Families, Networks and Firms, on December 20-21, 2009.

The conference is co-organized by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Copenhagen Business School, INSEAD, Hitotsubashi University and the University of Alberta. The co-sponsors are the Stock Exchange of Thailand, the Bank of Thailand and Siam Commercial Bank.

The program is available at: http://www.krannert.purdue.edu/faculty/knaknoi/otefa/ThammasatConf-Dec2009.pdf

If you wish to attend, please send an e-mail to Kulpatra Sirodom at: ksirodom@gmail.com

OTEFA Annual Meeting 2010

In Conferences on December 2, 2009 at 2:02 am

Time: January 4, 2010, 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Venue: Spoon Atlanta, 768 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30318. (404) 522-5655 (Map: http://www.spoonatlanta.com/map.html)

Agenda:

  1. Reviewing the bylaws draft
  2. Voting for the governance structure
  3. Nominating candidates for President and Vice president
  4. Electing President and Vice President
  5. Proposing new activities

Please RSVP by December 28, 2009 at: otefamail@gmail.com

OTEFA Newsletter Vol.1 No.2

In Newsletter on December 2, 2009 at 1:58 am

The OTEFA Newletter Vol.1 No.2 (December 2009) is available for download at the newsletter site: http://otefa.org/newsletter/

WB Internship Application: Sep 1- Oct 31

In Internship programs on August 31, 2009 at 9:56 pm

The Internship Program is open to students who are nationals of the Bank’s member countries and attracts a large number of highly qualified candidates. The goal of this Internship Program is to offer successful candidates an opportunity to improve their skills as well as the experience of working in an international environment. Interns generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.

To be eligible for the Internship Program, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree and already be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD with plans to return to school in a full-time capacity. Generally, successful candidates have completed their first year of graduate studies or are already into their PhD programs.

This Program typically seeks candidates in the following fields: economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, private sector development, as well as other related fields. Fluency in English is required. Prior relevant work experience, computing skills, as well as knowledge of languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese are advantageous.

The Bank pays an hourly salary to all Interns and, where applicable, provides an allowance towards travel expenses. Interns are responsible for their own living accommodations. Most positions are located in Washington, DC (some positions are offered in country offices) and are a minimum of four weeks in duration.

The World Bank Group Internship Program is offered during two seasons:

Summer (June-September)
The application period for the Summer Program is December 1 – January 31 each year.
Winter (December-March)
The application period for the Winter Program is September 1 – October 31 each year.

Fore more information: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTHRJOBS/0,,contentMDK:20515785~menuPK:1477648~pagePK:64262408~piPK:64262191~theSitePK:1058433,00.html

FRB Dissertation Internship

In Internship programs on August 31, 2009 at 9:35 pm

The Divisions of International Finance, Monetary Affairs, and Research and Statistics, offer paid internships for graduate students to conduct research at the Federal Reserve Board.

Internships are offered in the spring, summer, and fall.

Interns work on a topic of their own choosing, usually furthering dissertation research begun before the internship. Preference is given to Ph.D. candidates whose topics are in macroeconomics (broadly defined), international economics, finance, banking, and econometrics. Applications are also welcome from students working in other fields of economics

For application deadline and more information, visit: http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/internsrsma.cfm

OTEFA on Facebook

In Q & A on June 3, 2009 at 7:06 pm

Webboard discussions on economics and finance are now available on the OTEFA site on Facebook.

Please note that the poster is accountable for the webboard posts like any Facebook posts.

OTEFA Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 1

In Newsletter on June 1, 2009 at 5:57 am

Chick here  to download OTEFA Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 1.

Call for papers: 2010 MFA Meeting

In Conferences on May 7, 2009 at 6:46 pm

Students and scholars in finance are invited to participate in the 59th annual meeting of the Midwest Finance Association (MFA) from March 24-27, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Papers and developed abstracts, in all areas of finance, will be considered. Applicants are also welcome to volunteer to participate as discussants, session chairs, reviewers and members of the program committee. Doctoral students receive 50% program registration discount, MFA membership and a friendly atmosphere for the rigorous exchange of ideas. The MFA also offers 15 travel support grants of $500 each on a competitive basis to doctoral students world-wide. More details on these travel grants and sessions for new PhDs will be provided later.

The submission deadline is September 15, 2009. Submitted papers will be reviewed anonymously and authors will be notified of the Program Committee’s decision no later than November 15, 2009.

For more information, visit the conference website: http://www.mfa-2010.com

Call for papers: BOT Graduate Research Conference

In Conferences on April 29, 2009 at 8:11 pm

The Bank of Thailand will host its Graduate Research Conference during June 18-19, 2009. Interested master and Ph.D. students are invited to submit research papers in the following fields to graduate@bot.or.th by May 10, 2009: macroeconomics, financial economics, banking and finance

More information is available at: http://www.bot.or.th/Thai/EconomicConditions/Semina/Pages/scholarship.aspx

EcoMod Modeling Course July 2009

In Summer schools on April 22, 2009 at 1:45 pm

EcoMod Modeling School offers the following intensive courses in July 2009 in Brussels:

  1. Practical General Equilibrium Modeling using GAMS
  2. Introduction to Macroeconometric Modeling using EVIEWS
  3. Volatility: Measurement and Estimation Using EViews
  4. Macroeconometric Modeling using TROLL
  5. Forecasting Using Global VAR Modeling
  6. Modeling for Public Finance Issues
  7. Practical General Equilibrium Modeling using GAMS
  8. Advanced Techniques in General Equilibrium Modeling using GAMS
  9. Overlapping Generations General Equilibrium Modeling using GAMS
  10. Using Bayesian Methods to Estimate Small Global Projection Models (GPMs) with DYNARE
  11. Modeling and Forecasting Time Series Using EViews

Early registration is highly encouraged as enrollment is limited and classes fill up rapidly. Registered participants who are unable to attend may receive full refunds.

Details and online registration are available on: http://www.ecomod.net

For further information please contact Frederic Dramais at: Frederic.Dramais@EcoMod.Net

World Bank Internship

In Internship programs on April 4, 2009 at 5:24 pm

The summer internship application deadline has passed. However, students can plan ahead for the winter internship. The winter round application will begin on September 1.

Link: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTHRJOBS/0,,contentMDK:20515785~menuPK:1477648~pagePK:64262408~piPK:64262191~theSitePK:1058433,00.html

Koch Internship

In Internship programs on April 4, 2009 at 4:02 pm

For students: http://www.cgkfoundation.org/internship-program/

European Workshop on General Equilibrium Theory 2009

In Workshops on March 31, 2009 at 11:07 am

Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona

Link: http://www.econ.upf.edu/ewget09/EWGET09.html

Barcelona LeeX Experimental Economics Summer School in Macroeconomics

In Summer schools on March 31, 2009 at 11:04 am

Barcelona LeeX Experimental Economics Summer School in Macroeconomics
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona

June 15-19, 2009

General information:
Macroeconomic theories have traditionally been tested using non-
experimental “field” data. However, modern, micro-founded
macroeconomic models can also be tested in the laboratory, and
researchers have begun to pursue such experimental tests. This June,
graduate students specializing in macroeconomics or experimental
economics, as well as junior faculty members and researchers of
macroeconomic are invited to attend the third LeeX summer school
devoted to experimental macroeconomics research.

The intensive 5-day summer school will be offered at Universitat
Pompeu Fabra from June 15-19, 2009. Students will be taught
experimental methods and exposed to a number of macroeconomic
applications that have been tested experimentally. This year’s program
will focus on laboratory studies relevant to the current global
financial crisis. Students will be asked to participate in
experiments and to develop their own experimental macroeconomic
projects. Faculty will assist with and critique these projects.

For a detailed outline of the program, lectures and application
procedures, please visit the website

http://leex.upf.edu/leex/bleess/home.htm

The deadline for applications is April 13, 2009.

Acceptance decisions will be made by May 1, 2009. For accepted
students, the registration fee is 200 Euros and does not cover meals
or accommodation.

SER 2009 submission due March 31

In Conferences on March 29, 2009 at 10:00 pm

Link: http://www.serc2009.org/submission_details.html

AEA 2010 submission due April 1

In Conferences on March 29, 2009 at 9:57 pm

Link: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AEA/call_for_papers.htm

FESAMES 2009 submission due April 20

In Conferences on March 29, 2009 at 4:19 pm

The deadline for submitting a paper to the 2009 Far East and South Asia Meeting of the Econometric Society (FESAMES 2009) is April 20, 2009.

Link: http://www.econometricsociety.org/meetingnews.asp?ref=26

Job opening at the ADB

In Job openings on March 29, 2009 at 3:58 pm

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Job Opening: Economist

The Strategic Research Unit of the Central and West Asia Department
(CWRD) of the Asian Development Bank is looking for highly motivated
individuals interested in contributing to the development of the Unit’s
research program. CWRD covers the ex-Soviet republics of Central Asia,
Afghanistan and Pakistan. The research program covers 5 areas: (i)
macroeconomic policy; (ii) regional integration; (iii) structural
transformation; (iv) management of resource revenues; and (iv) impact
evaluation of projects. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D in
Economics with good skills in empirical work and interest in development
issues.

Those interested please send complete CV to Jesus Felipe at:
jfelipe@adb.org