Two Researchers specialising in Central Bank Digital Currency

With the financial sector becoming ever more digital, the need for central bank digital currency (CBDC) is being increasingly discussed. As part of our Digital Euro team, you will play an important role in driving forward analysis and onward development of this innovative form of central bank money. You will bring your expertise to bear in a dynamic environment characterised by technological progress and regulatory challenges. Apply now and leverage your research activities to help fully tap the potential of the digital euro and safeguard monetary stability in the digital age.

Valuable work: your role with us

• Examine and assess current research findings on the topic of CBDC and make your voice heard in the expert discourse. This will involve looking at innovative approaches to the further development of CBDC and private sector initiatives relating to the tokenisation of assets and placing them into their academic context.
• Embark on your own research projects and independently formulate new avenues for exploration.
• Create academic value added with your written publications and drive innovation forward.
• Promote the exchange of ideas with the expert community by establishing and cultivating collaborative research initiatives.
• Set up a publications platform for studies on CBDC and organise expert conferences to make the findings accessible to a broader public.
• Interested? You can find out more about the digital euro at Digital euro tendersglobal.net Deutsche Bundesbank.

Unique assets: your skills and qualifications

• Accredited master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a subject relevant to the position (e.g. economics, mathematics, computing or physics) with above-average results
• Experience of conducting independent research work, as evidenced by a (soon-to-be-completed) doctorate in a relevant area of study and/or publications in leading academic journals or equivalent research papers
• A thorough knowledge of the technical and economic aspects of crypto-tokens and CBDC
• A thorough knowledge of the technical architectures of back-end and/or front-end systems in payments
• An agile mindset and knowledge of agile working methods
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• A confident demeanour, negotiation skills and powers of persuasion
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Very good communication skills in German and English

Valuable work, generously rewarded

Remuneration that corresponds to pay grade E 14 of the wage agreement for the public sector (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD) plus a bank allowance, permanent contract, international working environment, varied tasks, opportunity to gain civil servant status or maintain existing civil servant status (up to A 15), extensive range of training opportunities

New work

Good tech provision (e.g. smartphone, tablet, notebook), feedback culture, friendly and respectful working atmosphere, flexible and predictable working hours, promotion of a healthy work-life balance, options for working from home in Germany

Extra benefits

Workplace health management scheme, childcare services and facilities, Bundesbank-owned apartments, staff canteen, free JobTicket, good transport links (bus and train), central location

Interested in enriching our team?

Then we look forward to receiving your application. If there are still questions that you’d like answered before you apply, simply get in touch with the contact people named below.

For questions about the application process

Mr Torben Reiter, + 49 69 9566‑38433
jobs@bundesbank.de

For questions about the role

Dr Heike Winter, + 49 69 9566‑32740
heike.winter@bundesbank.de

Please use job ID 2024_0937_02 to apply by October 18, 2024 using our online application tool.

Diversity and equal opportunities are important to us. Where candidates are equally qualified for the position, preference will be given to applicants with a disability. The Bundesbank also promotes gender equality in the workplace and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women, especially when filling leadership positions.