JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Korea Institute of Finance
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Seoul , KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
JEL Classifications:
A -- General Economics and Teaching
B -- History of Economic Thought, Methodology, and Heterodox Approaches
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
N -- Economic History
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
P -- Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Korea Institute of Finance (KIF) is a leading research institute in Seoul, Korea, with a primary focus on the financial industry, both domestic and international financial markets, and financial policies, among other areas.
KIF is currently seeking PhDs for research fellow positions in the fields of economics, finance, or related fields. It is not required for PhD candidates to have prior papers specifically in the areas of financial economics or finance. Candidates with strong training in any field of economics and finance who have an interest in financial markets and the financial industry are encouraged to apply. PhD candidates are expected to complete all degree requirements by the end of September 2026. Proficiency in both written and spoken Korean is a prerequisite for all candidates. Interviews will be conducted virtually.
To apply, please submit your application package to recruit_doc@kif.re.kr by November 30, 2025. This package should include a curriculum vitae, at least three reference letters, and a sample research paper.
Application Requirements:
- Application Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
Contact:
Dr. Jun-Tae Park
Research Fellow
+82.2.3705.6379
Dr. Yeonju Baik
Research Fellow
+82.2.3705.6370