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

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https://www.rieti.go.jp/en/jobs/241204/
https://www.rieti.go.jp/jp/jobs/241204/

The Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI), an independent administrative agency, invites applications for a full-time researcher position with the following specific responsibilities:
1) conducting quantitative empirical analysis of the economy and industries, which serves as the foundation for policy formation by policymakers,
2) providing evidence and advice in the policy formation process, and
3) conducting empirical policy evaluation and analysis as described below.

Job Description:
The successful applicant will undertake the following operations for the purpose of providing output based on academic evidence for the planning and drafting of policy by the government, including the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

(1) Introduce research and provide relevant advice to policy authorities, based on relevant domestic or foreign research, and engage in exchanges of opinions in the policy-making process.

(2) Undertake theoretical and empirical evaluation and analysis of policy effects.

(3) Undertake empirical analysis of the economy in relation to policy.

(4) Write and disseminate research papers.
Research results (thesis) related to these works shall belong to the individual researchers.

Qualification Requirements:
Applicants 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 or other similar field at a university or research institution.

(2) Must have the skills to conduct econometric and empirical analyses of the economy, including the evaluation of policy effects. (In particular, we welcome candidates have experience in implementing general equilibrium and input-output models in macroeconomics and international economics, including building, estimating, and numerically computing general equilibrium and input-industry linkage models.)

(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 the ability to communicate in Japanese for business purposes. The ability to communicate academically in English is also preferred.

Condition:

Working hour:
7.5 hours a day.
(Discretionary labor system for professional work will be applied)
Salary:
6,300,000 yen-
Based on an annual salary system, it will be determined based on ability, experience and performance
Commuting allowance:
Provided
Social insurance:
Join a mutual aid association.
Holidays:
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd), and the establishment anniversary of RIETI
Annual paid leave:
Granted on the date of employment in accordance. with the Employment Regulations for Employees of RIETI (15 days for employee who start on April 1st, 2025)
The status of measures to prevent passive smoking:
No smoking indoors but designated outdoor smoking area exists.

Application Period:

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 to Monday, January 20th, 2025.
(application documents must arrive within that period)
Commencing Date of Employment:

April 2025 in principle.
It is possible to commence either earlier or later than April 2024, based on results of further discussion.
Application Requirements (including shipping address):

【Documents for submission】

Curriculum Vitae and list of major research achievements (free format)
Recent research papers (free format)
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)
Selection method:

Primary selection:
Document review, Research paper review
Secondary selection:
Interview (conducted as needed for those who have passed the primary selection)
Only those who pass the document screening will be contacted, and then an interview will be conducted. The method and date of the interview will be determined the person in charge will directly inform the first successful applicants.

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

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