JOE - February 2013


Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry

Research fellow

Position Title/Short Description

Title: Research fellow
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
JEL Classifications:
D -- Microeconomics
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F -- International Economics
H -- Public Economics
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
R -- Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Keywords: Research Institute Economy trade and Industry.RIETI.rieti.research institute.Think tank.Japan
Deadline Date: 02/28/2013

JOE ID Number: 201302_398448

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Full Text of JOE Listing:

Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI) is interested in hiring new Ph.D. researchers in economics. RIETI expects the potential candidates to carry out high-quality empirical research in the field of economic policy, industrial policy, trade policy, macroeconomics, international economies and industrial organization. RIETI encourages extensive policy research and formulation of policy recommendations as its primary duty. RIETI offers annual salary, competitive with that of an academic position. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in economics (including those scheduled to be completed by June 2013). Although many of research papers are written in English, the main working language at RIETI is Japanese: excellent speaking, reading and writing skills of Japanese are required.
RIETI is a governmental organization, and one of the best economic research institutes in Japan. For further information, please visit our website at http//wwwrieti.go.jp

Application Instructions:

Applicants are recommended to send or e-mail the following materials to Katsuhisa Shimakura (Mr.), Deputy Director, Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI), 1-3-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku Tokyo Japan 100-8901 or shimakura-katsuhisa@rieti.go.jp by February 28, 2013 : CV, a list of main research papers and recent research papers. In addition, prospects Ph.D. students are required to send or e-mail a letter of recommendation from a professor and experienced applicants are required to send or e-mail the name of referee of research papers.
After reviewing submitted documents, we will have interview with qualified candidates at RIETI headquarter in Tokyo. Travel expenses for the interview will be provided according to our rules and regulations.

Email for Applications: shimakura-katsuhisa@rieti.go.jp
FAX for Applications: 81-3-3501-8577

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Katsuhisa Shimakura

Deputy Director

Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry

1-3-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku

TokyoJapan 100-8901

Informational URL: http//wwwrieti.go.jp

For more information, email: shimakura-katsuhisa@rieti.go.jp
For more information, phone: 81-3501-1374