Head of the Research and Macroeconomic Scenarios Unit

The Swedish Institute for Macroeconomic Policy Analysis (Konjunkturinstitutet) offers a unique environment for those interested in analyzing economic development. Our forecasts and analyses serve as the basis for decision-making in economic policy and for other government agencies, businesses, organizations, and labor market parties. Konjunkturinstitutet is an expert authority with just over 50 employees. Konjunkturinstitutet is a stimulating workplace where you as an employee have the opportunity to develop and take responsibility. We provide great opportunities for your own initiatives and short decision-making paths. We strive to be a modern and attractive authority with technical solutions that facilitate daily work and offer you the opportunity to alternate between office work and remote work. We are located in pleasant premises on Fleminggatan near Kungsbron in central Stockholm. The Research and Macroeconomic Scenarios Unit (FOM) is one of three units in the Forecasting Division at Konjunkturinstitutet. The unit currently has five employees. The unit's main tasks are applied research, method and model development, and medium-term analyses in areas related to the Forecasting Division's activities. FOM is responsible for the general equilibrium model SELMA, which is used for analysis and scenarios for the Swedish economy. 1 position(s). DUTIES Your main responsibilities are to lead, plan, and participate in the unit's work together with your colleagues. You will also contribute to the authority's strategic work, as you will be part of Konjunkturinstitutet's management group. As head of FOM, you will also lead investigative assignments. At Konjunkturinstitutet, we expect you as a manager to be a good leader and employer representative. As a manager, you should also have extensive knowledge of your area of responsibility to develop and ensure the quality of the unit's output and represent the authority externally. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who • Holds a doctoral degree in economics. • Has the ability and willingness to lead work with complex macroeconomic models. • Has good insights into the Swedish economy and an interest in macroeconomic forecasting and research. • Expresses yourself clearly, precisely, and pedagogically in speech and writing in both Swedish and English. • Has experience leading others, for example as a manager or project leader. • Has an interest in developing and inspiring your colleagues. • Is driven and initiative-taking with good collaborative skills. It is advantageous if you have experience with DSGE model analysis in a policy institution. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. Salary form: Monthly salary. Employment form: Permanent employment. We want your application by September 13, 2026. Please include reference number 2026-290 in your application. This position is a permanent employment at Konjunkturinstitutet with a managerial assignment for four years. We use a probationary period. Start date by agreement.

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