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PhD internship programme
Danmarks Nationalbank invites applications for its PhD Internship Programme, aimed at PhD students specialising in macroeconomics or finance and other related fields that are relevant to the bank’s agenda, such as labour economics or household finance. The program offers a unique opportunity to conduct research relevant to central banking in close collaboration with experienced researchers at Danmarks Nationalbank. Deadline for applications is 15 February 2025.

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You perform tasks with an exceptional purpose
Danmarks Nationalbank is the only one of its kind. We are the Danish society’s bank, the Danish state’s independent advisor and Denmark’s watchful eye on the economy. None of this happens by itself, and, as an employee at Danmarks Nationalbank, you play a key role, together with your colleagues, in ensuring that Denmark has a robust economy.

About the Program
PhD Interns are expected to collaborate with researchers at Danmarks Nationalbank on a joint research paper, with the aim of publication in leading academic journals.
PhD Interns can be granted access to a wide variety of data collected by the bank itself, as well as access to household and firm micro-data hosted at Statistics Denmark.

At the end of their internship, PhD Interns are expected to present their research findings in an internal seminar.

Eligibility
Applicants should:

• Be enrolled in a PhD program (preferably beyond the first year of studies).
• Specialise in fields relevant to the Danish Central Bank, such as macroeconomics, finance, labour economics, or household finance.
• Possess strong research and analytical skills.
• Not be on the academic job market during or shortly after the internship period.

If you are a citizen of a country outside the Nordic countries or the EU/EEA, you must hold a residence permit in order to reside in Denmark during the PhD programme.

Read more here:
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Phd

You have the essential prerequisites to succeed
At Danmarks Nationalbank, we are accommodating. We focus on recognition, good leadership and the ability to make your and our different competences interact. We take time for each other – when we share our knowledge, when a helping hand is needed and when we gather around common interests.

Your future co-workers
Read more about the work and the team: The research unit

You are worth your weight in gold in Danmarks Nationalbank
Danmarks Nationalbank is one of a kind, Your work and our vital systems are crucial for Denmark’s financial sector and economic policies and for its international relations. But even though our professionalism is high, we are completely down to earth. There is room for diversity – and for social and informal elements. For example, you can run, practise yoga, play floorball or engage in BANK-bar networking together with your colleagues in one of our many staff clubs.

Our working hours are divided between open-plan offices on Langelinie Allé with harbour-front views and the option for remote working for up to one day a week. We want to ensure the right framework for effective task performance, a great sense of community and a good work-life balance. We also attach great importance to your learning and ongoing development of skills and competences.

We mean it when we say that your development is paramount. In fact, you are worth your weight in gold to Danmarks Nationalbank.

Ready to apply?
You will find the link to the recruiment portal further down the page

What is special about being part of our team?
The Research Unit is a young, international team working on research topics in macroeconomics, finance, household finance and labour economics. It is well connected with academic institutions in Copenhagen – and research projects would very likely be in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Business School or some other national or international university. As it is a part of the Monetary Policy Department, the Research Unit is closely involved in the economic policy debate inside the Danish Central bank.

How do we support your development?
The Research group work across the bank – with many different stakeholders – and you will learn to navigate a larger organisation to move forward projects. Joining our team will give both a practical and theoretical push forward – on how ideas shapes into concrete projects and knowledge generation.

What is good leadership according to the line manager?
Good management is about setting both ambitious research goals as well as providing the guidance and support to reach those goals. We have a trusting and open dialogue, and you get a great deal of responsibility and scope for your personal and professional development, supported by both your central bank researcher and your academic advisor.

Where will I work?
The Danmarks Nationalbank building at Havnegade in Copenhagen is undergoing major and necessary renovation work that will take several years to complete. While the renovation work is ongoing, Danmarks Nationalbank has relocated to Langelinie Allé 47 in Copenhagen.

Want to know more?
If you have any questions about the job, please feel free to contact Steffen Andersen, Head of Research. Information about terms of employment can be obtained from HR partner Lone Stehr Benjaminsen.

Duration and Timing
Internships typically last two to three months, with a flexible start date to accommodate academic schedules. Internships are generally offered during the summer but can be placed in other periods of the year.

Funding and Benefits
Interns will receive a stipend that covers towards living expenses during their stay in Denmark. Travel expenses to and from Denmark will be reimbursed. Access to additional resources, such as office facilities and lunch at the Bank’s cafeteria, is provided. Further information about the terms of employment can be obtained from our HR partner Lone Stehr Benjaminsen.

Application Requirements
Applicants should submit the following materials:

• A research proposal (maximum 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Drafts or completed versions of ongoing research papers.
• Reference letter(s)

How to Apply
Reference letters should be sent directly to [email protected].

Please submit your application by clicking below.

Deadline for application is 15 February 2025.

Worklife in Nationalbanken
Danmarks Nationalbank is one of a kind. Our tasks are to secure payments, conduct a fixed exchange rate policy and provide analysis, knowledge and recommendations for the benefit of the Danish economy. We attach great importance to your learning and ongoing development of skills and competences. We mean it when we say that your development is paramount. In fact, you are worth your weight in gold to Danmarks Nationalbank.