JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Korea Economic Research Institute
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Seoul, Seoul, KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
JEL Classifications:
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
D -- Microeconomics
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F -- International Economics
G -- Financial Economics
H -- Public Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
K -- Law and Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
M -- Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Keywords:
Financial Economics, Public Finance, International Economics
Resource Economics, Environmental Economics
Industrial Organization, Labor Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Korea Economic Research Institute (KERI) is South Korea’s foremost private economic think tank, with over 40 years of commitment to advancing market-oriented research and developing policies critical to the nation’s economic resilience and competitiveness. Our work focuses on in-depth analysis of industrial competitiveness, structural reform, and sustainable economic growth. KERI also plays a key role in fostering international collaboration to address emerging global challenges and promote shared prosperity.
KERI invite applications for the position of Research Fellow from qualified candidates across a wide range of economic disciplines.
Qualifications:
1. A Ph.D. in Economics is required.
Note: Applicants who have not yet completed their Ph.D. degree at the time of application are not eligible.
2. Applicants must be Korean nationals who have fulfilled or been exempted from mandatory military service.
3. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant research experience or professional background.
Application Requirements : * Please submit the documents via email.
· Application Materials * The application materials can be downloaded from the website.
① Application Form
② Summary of Doctoral Dissertation: Within 2 pages (A4)
③ List of Research Achievements and Awards: Within 2 pages (A4)
④ Research Proposal: 2 research topics, each within 1 page (A4)
⑤ Consent Form for Collection and Use of Personal Information
· Cover Letter (free format): Self-introduction and motivation for application, main research areas, research experience and expertise, teamwork and collaboration experience
· 2 Letters of Recommendation: The recommendation letter must be submitted directly by the recommender via email. (Email subject: Applicant's Name – Recommender's Name)
· Academic Transcripts and Degree Certificates (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees)
· Certificates of Employment (if applicable)
· Certificate of Eligibility for Veterans' Employment Preference and Certificate of Disability (if applicable)
For the detailed application form, please refer to our website.
https://www.keri.org
https://www.fki.or.kr
Application deadline: July 16, 23:59 KST (Korea Standard Time)
For inquiries or to submit your application, please contact:Email: [recruit_keri@fki.or.kr]
Application Requirements:
- External Application Link
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
· The recommendation letter must be submitted directly by the recommender via email.