Economic Analyst – Corporate Tax Modeller

The current vacancy is in the Fiscal Policy Analysis Unit of Directorate B for Fair and Sustainable Economy.  The mission of Directorate B is to provide first-class analysis and data to support the EU’s aim for today’s and tomorrow’s Europeans to enjoy fair and sustainable prosperity. It takes a systemic view of the relationships between economic activities, the environmental impacts of human activities and the societal needs of the EU’s citizens. Directorate B develops and carries out economic analysis and supports policy making with its unique analytical and modelling tools. It boosts EU innovation-driven competitiveness in the global context, turning territorial diversity and urban-rural interactions into value. It drives European markets, industry and services, including construction and the built environment, towards environmental sustainability.

The Unit “Fiscal Policy Analysis” provides modelling support and research in the area of taxation and social benefits. Its aim is to contribute to evidence-based fiscal policies that enable the attainment of the social, economic and environmental objectives of the EU. To fulfil its mission, the Unit maintains, updates and develops state-of-the art tools for the analyses of fiscal policies of the EU and its Member States, and, using those analytical tools, provides evidence for policy making in the area of taxation and social protection in the EU, in alignment with the European Commission priorities.

The main purpose of this job is to carry out research and provide policy analysis in the area of corporate taxation. This role involves developing and using the unit’s macro and micro-modelling tools and assessing the impacts of reforms affecting corporate taxes in the context of the Single Market and EU own resources, including in relation to the digital economy, IP-related corporate revenues and SMEs.

What the job entails

The successful candidate will follow up the economic and organisational aspects, trends and developments in the area of corporate taxation in the EU and in the context of the OECD’s work on cross-border and international taxation. The job involves managing and analysing relevant data and information in order to develop, support, implement and monitor policy-making, European strategies and negotiations.

The main tasks include:

•    scientific research on the economic impacts of alternative fiscal and taxation legislation and relevant policy implications, including for the EU own resources
•    development of modelling tools and management of micro- (including firm-level) databases for the evaluation of welfare, employment, competitiveness and innovation effects of implementing specific corporate tax regulations and new legislation at national, EU and OECD level
•    Drafting and updating of comprehensive analysis reports, annual reports, synthesis reports and / or briefings

What we offer

The job environment is dynamic and multicultural, with highly-qualified teams of experienced economic modellers and analysts in several areas of tax and social policies and developing/using different tools for the analysis of fiscal policies. The JRC encourages interactions with policy makers, academics and other leading stakeholders active in the field, including participation in (international) conferences and workshops.

What we are looking for

The candidates must have an academic/professional background in economic analysis and macroeconomics. In particular, candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in applied econometrics and statistics applied to corporate taxation.

Additional assets of the sought candidate:
•    Solid background in one or several of the following fields: economic analysis of taxation, direct and indirect taxation, taxation systems of Member States.
•    Ability to formulate clear policy conclusions based on solid analytical work and proven ability to draft
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with teams and integrate ideas from diverse sources.
As English is the main working language, the candidate should have a very good level and be able to speak, read and write in this language.

Indicative duration and salary

36-months initial contract with possible renewals up to maximum 6 years. Salary will be calculated according to the Staff regulation conditions for Contract Agent Function Group IV. The  approximate basic gross monthly salary varies from 4.319,72 - 6.256,88 € (applicable as of 1st of July 2024). For more detailed information please consult: Working Conditions

Rules & Eligibility

If you are already on a valid CAST FG IV reserve list, or you have already applied to one of the calls below, you can directly submit your application at https://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/vacancies
If not, before applying to this position, you must register for one of the two following:
•    the Call for Expressions of Interest | EU Careers (europa.eu) (CAST Permanent FG IV), which is used by a wide range of organisations (institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the European Union), or
•    the specialised call for researchers  (JRC Call COM/1/2015/GFIV – Research), which is mainly used by the JRC.

Note that each of the calls above has different minimum eligibility requirements and different selection tests.

Due to the high number of applications usually received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The JRC cultivates a workplace based on respect for other people and the environment, and embraces non-discriminatory practices and equality of opportunity. In case of equal merit, preference will be given to the gender in minority.

APPLICATION and full details on the open call are available at:
https://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/vacancy/1692

Deadline: 31/05/2025 
Position reference: 2025-JRC.B.2-SVQ-FGIV-001692