JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Korea International Trade Association (KITA)
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Seoul, KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
JEL Classifications:
C0 -- General
D0 -- General
E0 -- General
F0 -- General
O0 -- General
Keywords:
KITA
International Trade
Macroeconomics
Trade Analytics
Industry Data Analysis
Economic Forecasting
Empirical Economics
Applied Econometrics
Quantitative Modelling
AI/ML Applications
Industrial Engineering
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Korea International Trade Association (KITA), one of Korea’s leading economic and trade policy institutions, is seeking economists to conduct research in one of two fields: (1) Trade & Industry Data Analytics or (2) Industrial AI & Technology Strategy.
Requirements include a Ph.D. in economics or a relevant discipline, strong analytical and written communication skills, and fluency in both written and spoken Korean. Applicants must complete the Ph.D. degree by the end of September 2026.
Salary and position will be commensurate with the economist’s background and experience.
Further information is available on our recruitment website at https://kita.recruiter.co.kr/
Applications must be submitted exclusively through our website.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Referees must email their letters directly to recruit@kita.or.kr
Submissions by the applicant or any third party cannot be accepted.
Application Instructions:
Required application materials include:
- Two Letters of Reference(to be submitted directly by referees to recruit@kita.or.kr)
- Job Market Paper
- CV
- Graduate Transcripts
- Certificate of Employment (if applicable)
For complete details, please refer to our recruitment website at https://kita.recruiter.co.kr