JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI)

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Fellow (Policy Economist) / Senior Fellow (Policy Economist) Full-time (with tenure: tenure-track)

JOE ID Number: 2022-02_111471224
Date Posted: 12/13/2022
Date Inactive: 01/31/2023
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Fellow (Policy Economist) / Senior Fellow (Policy Economist) Full-time (with tenure: tenure-track)
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
JEL Classification: F -- International Economics
Keywords:
Economics
Salary Range: 6,300,000 yen - Based on an annual salary system, it will be determined based on ability, experience and performance
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI) invites applications for a full-time researcher position to provide evidence and advice, theoretical and empirical policy evaluation and analysis in the policy making process at policy authorities in relation to evidence-based policy making (EBPM) as promoted by the government.
For further information, please visit our website.
https://www.rieti.go.jp/en/jobs/221205/
https://www.rieti.go.jp/jp/jobs/221205/

Job Description:
The following operations are for the purpose of providing academic evidence for policy planning and drafting by the government, including the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

(1)Introduction and advice of relevant domestic and foreign studies to policy authorities, and exchange of opinions in the policy-making process.
(2)Theoretical and empirical evaluation and analysis of policy effects
(3)Writing and external dissemination of research papers.
*Research results (theses) related to these works shall belong to the individual researchers.

Qualification Requirements:
Applicant must meet the following requirements

(1)Ph.D. in applied economics (including any one of international economics, industrial organization, labor economics, urban economics, public economics, public finance), econometrics, statistics or other similar fields at graduate schools in Japan or overseas (including doctoral candidates who are nearing completion of the Ph.D). Or have research achievements (theses) and equivalents and have experience in survey research related to economy, industry, trade, energy, labor or other similar field at a university or research institution.
(2)Have the necessary econometric analysis skills for work related to EBPM.
(3)Have a strong interest in the actual policies of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and other similar institutions.
(4)Applicants must have ability to communicate in Japanese and English

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/19/2023
Application Instructions:
Application Requirements (including shipping address)

Submission documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae and list of major research achievements (free format)
2. Recent research papers (free format)
3. The name and contact information of the person who referred the applicant regarding his/her achievements.

Submission method:
Please send by mail or e-mail to the contact address below (Please note the application documents will be kept confidential but will not be returned)

Contact:
11th floor, Annex, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
1-3-1, Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-8901 JAPAN
Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry
Administration Group Human Resources Division

E-mail:hr-offering@rieti.go.jp

https://www.rieti.go.jp/en/jobs/221205/
https://www.rieti.go.jp/jp/jobs/221205/