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Visiting Academic Fellow – 2008
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in Washington, DC is seeking candidates for a Visiting Academic Fellow position in the Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) for the 2008 academic school year.
Interested parties will have an opportunity to meet with OCE staff at this year’s American Finance Association meetings.
Mission:
As an independent agency which reports directly to the President, the mission of the CFTC is to protect market users and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to the trading of commodity and financial futures and options, and to foster open, competitive, and financially sound futures and option markets. We employ top-notch professionals with strong academic records and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for this important work.
Job Description:
A Visiting Academic Fellow participates in research and analyses as a member of the Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) with a focus on economic aspects of enforcement and regulatory actions undertaken by the CFTC. Candidates should have expertise in at least one of the following areas: market microstructure, industrial organization, valuation of complex contingent claims and derivative securities, investment management (commodity index trading, commodity funds and hedge funds), financial intermediaries, financial accounting, or litigation support.
Job Qualifications:
The Visiting Academic Fellow must have a Ph.D. in Finance, Accounting or Economics and have a permanent position at a U.S. college or university. The candidate selected for this position will serve in a one year appointment which may be extended for an additional year at the discretion of the CFTC. The Visiting Academic Fellow is compensated pursuant to the provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IAP) mobility program. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the candidate’s experience and are negotiable. These positions are open to U.S. citizens and to others who meet the immigration law requirements and conditions of the appropriations act ban.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates may submit an application package that includes a cover letter indicating you are applying for the Visiting Academic Fellow position, a resume or vita, sample working papers or research (very important), and a brief description of your research interests. Candidates may utilize one of the following methods to apply:
- Facsimile: (202) 418-5660;
- Email: jmoser@cftc.gov;
- Mail: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Office of Chief Economist,
Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street, NW, Room 8022, Washington, DC 20581; or
- Hand-delivery will be accepted by the CFTC Receptionist marked to the attention of
J. Moser, 1st Floor, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20581, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
All candidates must be able to successfully complete a favorable personnel suitability review.
As U.S. laws limit our ability to hire non-U.S. citizens to work at the CFTC, please also include your country of citizenship. If you require more information about whether your country of citizenship meets immigration law requirements and the conditions of the appropriations act ban, please access the following link: Employment of Non-Citizens.
Questions:
- If you have questions regarding this Visiting Academic Fellow position, please contact:
- Jim Moser, Deputy Chief Economist, Office of the Chief Economist, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW, Room 8022, Washington, DC 20581, Telephone 202-418-5625, Facsimile 202-418-5660.
Financial Economist Positions:
In addition to the position listed above, OCE also seeks candidates interested in permanent positions as Financial Economists. Financial Economists perform the same duties as those described here; however, they must apply under an open vacancy announcement. Vacancy announcements are posted on the CFTC’s website and through other U.S. government employment resources. For more information about these positions, please visit one of the following websites: