Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)

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The Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) invites applications for full-time Associate Research Fellow positions. Founded in 1989, KIEP has been a leading think tank in Korea. As a government-funded research institute, KIEP advises the Korean government on international economic policy issues, including regional/country analysis, international development, international trade and investment, and macroeconomic policy.

Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. in Economics, or in a related field with a regional focus on Japan, China, India, the Middle East, or Russia, by the time employment begins. Fluency in both Korean and English is required and proficiency in a relevant regional language is an asset. Applications received by December 1, 2025 will be fully considered. Selected candidates will be invited to a virtual first-round interview.

If you have further queries, please contact Vice President of KIEP, at recruit@kiep.go.kr.

For more information on KIEP, visit our website at https://www.kiep.go.kr/eng

Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) graduate study transcripts, 4) a job market paper and 5) three letters of recommendation to the Econ Job Market (EJM) online. Please note that all application materials should only be submitted online via www.econjobmarket.org (EJM) by December 1, 2025.