Postdoctoral Research Associate

QCGBF is a research centre within KBS, dedicated to the study of central banks and the globally interconnected challenges they face. It aims to develop cutting-edge research in all areas of central bank policymaking, ranging from monetary policy to financial stability and regulation. In particular, the centre’s research agenda emphasizes the following themes:  

1.          Rethinking central bank mandates and governance

2.          Understanding new and emerging threats to economic stability

3.          Developing new techniques for tracking and forecasting

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to projects within the centre’s research remit, with the aim of publishing in leading international journals and establishing the centre as a respected voice in important policy debates. Areas of current interest are climate risk and stress-tests, central bank digital currencies, big data, and the re-examination of central bank mandates.  

About KBS

King’s Business School is the ninth and newest faculty at King’s College London and combines the agility of a start-up with the benefit of being part of a world-leading, multi-faculty institution.

The school emphasizes connections with business, start-ups, social enterprises and has a clear ambition to make the world a better place. With a strong emphasis on relevance and diversity, the School fosters an entrepreneurial mind-set in students ready to face the challenges and embrace the opportunities of tomorrow. 

This post will be offered on an a fixed term contract until August 2024. 

This is a full-time  post – 100% full time equivalent

• Work under the guidance and leadership of the QCGBF Directors, to carry out research in areas of relevance to central banks.
• Identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the Centre’s research portfolio.
• Analyse data, write articles for publication in peer reviewed journals and prepare research grant proposals.
• Undertake own research, in line with the Centre’s aims and objectives.
• Lead, attend and contribute to relevant internal meetings.
• Develop links and foster collaborations with research groups and organisations to raise the profile of the Centre, within and outside KBS.
• Plan and oversee outreach and public engagement events.
• Undertake other reasonable duties that may be requested by the Directors.

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Essential criteria 

1.       A completed PhD in Economics or Finance

2.       Excellent knowledge and understanding of quantitative research methods

3.       Profound interest in the interplay of central banks and financial markets

4.       Excellent grasp of programming languages such as Python, R, Matlab, Julia

5.       Excellent research and teaching skills

6.       Ability to work well in a research team

7.       An entrepreneurial and innovative mindset

8.       Willingness to participate actively in seminars, workshops and conferences

Desirable criteria 

1.       Strong publication record or potential to develop one

2.       Experience in engaging with practitioners and industry bodies

3.       Experience of research funding applications

4.       Knowledge of big data / machine learning techniques and the handling of financial data