Two Research Assistants specialising in Central Bank Digital Currency

Location: Frankfurt am Main

Position: Full-time (part-time generally possible), temporary position (initially limited to 2 years)

Job ID: 2024_0938_02

With the financial sector becoming ever more digital, the need for and possible design of central bank digital currency (CBDC) are increasingly being discussed. As a Research Assistant, you will assist in driving forward the analysis and further development of this pioneering form of digital central bank money. Put your expertise to use in a dynamic working environment shaped by technological innovation and complex regulatory requirements. Collaborating in the research process, you’ll be tasked with fully tapping the potential of the digital euro and, in so doing, safeguarding monetary stability in the digital age. Apply now and become part of a team helping to shape the future of finance.

Valuable work: your role with us

• As a member of a specialised team, assist in gathering important insights for the Bundesbank and help shape the development of CBDC.
• Evaluate the latest research findings on the topic of CBDC, supporting the academic work being done in the Bundesbank’s “Analysis, Policy, Ecosystem” Division.
• Work at the intersection of academic research and national and international policy consulting and gain access to an excellent IT set-up and first-class data resources.
• Interested? You can find out more about the digital euro at Digital euro vacanciesineu.com 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)
• Experience of academic research work and involvement in academic publications
• 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 13 of the wage agreement for the public sector (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD) plus a bank allowance, international working environment, varied tasks, 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, free parking, employee loans

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

Torben Reiter, + 49 69 9566‑38433
[email protected]

For questions about the role

Dr Heike Winter, + 49 69 9566‑32740
[email protected]

Please use job ID 2024_0938_02 to apply by 21 October 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.

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