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Korea Institute for International Economic Policy
(posted on December 12, 2003)

The Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), founded in 1990 and sponsored by the Korean government, is a leading think tank that plays a major role in advising the government on policy planning.

KIEP is currently seeking candidates for the position of RESEARCH FELLOW in the fields of open macroeconomics, international finance, international trade and area studies (especially for the U.S.).

Qualifications
Applicants should have completed or nearly completed a Ph.D. with research interests in the fields mentioned above. Fluent communication skill in Korean language is required. Prior research experience and publication in major journals are assets.

Application Procedure
KIEP is planning to interview applicants in San Diego on January 4 and 5, 2004 on the occasion of the Annual ASSA-AEA Meeting. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and one sample research paper to the address below, preferably by email.

Application Deadline: December 29, 2003

Contact Information: Dr. Yoocheul Song, Director, Dept. of Planning and Coordination, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, 300-4 Yomgok-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-747, Korea. Tel: (82)(2)3460-1152 Email: ycsong@kiep.go.kr

Korea Institute of Finance (KIF)
(posted on December 1, 2003)

The Korea Institute of Finance (KIF) has full-time permanent openings for qualified economists in the following fields:

E0 Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
G0 Financial Economics
K0 Law and Economics

The KIF is a leading research institute in Korea, providing expert analysis for financial institutions and policy-makers through systematic research and analysis of financial markets, various policy options, and the management of financial institutions.

Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in Economics, Finance or related fields. Fluent communication skill in Korean language is essential. Also encouraged are applications from those who have completed their degree within the past few years and been working in the academia or industry.

CONTACT: Please send a resume to the Director of Research, Dr. Baekin Cha (Tel : 82 2 3705 6313; Fax : 82 2 3705 6345; email : bicha@kif.re.kr .) Dr. Heungsik Choe, vice president of the KIF, and recruit team will participate in the ASSA meeting in San Diego. They will have interviews with the candidates who send resumes by December 29, 2003.

Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI)
(posted on December 1, 2003)

The Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI) is a government-sponsored research institute in South Korea, conducting policy-oriented and practical researches on energy and environmental issues (website: http://www.keei.re.kr). We have openings for research fellow position and invites applications from qualified economists in the following fields:

Macroeconomics and International Economics (Regional Economic Cooperation)
Microeconomics and Resource & Environmental Economics (Bottom up Modeling)
Econometrics and Statistics (Statistical Analysis, Survey Methodology) Qualifications:
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in economics, or should complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree by the end of June 30, 2004. Applicants should either be Korean citizens who have the mandatory military service requirement fulfilled or waived (or plan to fulfill the requirement as a researcher at KEEI), or be fluent in Korean.

2004 ASSA Annual Meeting Participants:
Please submit (by e-mail or post mail) your CV and an abstract of doctoral dissertation (and preferably a copy of dissertation) by no later than December 27, 2003 so that you can be considered for an interview during the ASSA Meeting.

Contact:

  • Dr. Jinwoo KIM, Director of Research Planning and Coordination (E-mail: kimj@keei.re.kr , Phone: 82-31-420-2202, Fax: 82-31-420-2110) or
  • Dr. Hyun Jae DOH, Research Fellow (E-mail: hjdoh@keei.re.kr , Phone: 82-31-420-2287, Fax: 82-31-420-2265)

The address of the Institute is Korea Energy Economics Institute, 665-1 Naeson-Dong, Euiwang-Si, Kyunggi-Do, 437-713, South Korea

Korea Economic Research Institute (KERI)
(posted on November 24, 2003)

Korea Economic Research Institute (KERI) has job openings for research fellows in the fields of Law and Economics, Institutional Economics, International Finance (Exchange Rate) and Corporate Finance.

Candidates for these positions must hold Ph.D. degree in economics or finance from U.S. universities, and be able to speak Korean fluently. Doctoral candidates who have already passed or will pass their final oral exam by next March may also apply.

For further details about job description, please contact Dr. Inhak Hwang through either e-mail (inhak@keri.org), or fax ((82)-2-785-0270/1), or phone ((82)-2-3771-0029). Please send your application to Dr. Inhak Hwang before the ASSA meeting in San Diego so that an interview can be set up at the meeting. If you have any question, please feel free to contact Dr. Hwang.

The Bank of Korea
Institute for Monetary & Economic Research
(posted on November 11, 2003)

The Institute for Monetary & Economic Research of the Bank of Korea seeks economists to conduct research in the following fields.

D0 Microeconomics
E0 Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F0 International Economics
G0 Financial Economics
H0 Public Economics
J0 Labor and Demographic Economics
K0 Law and Economics

We encourage applications from both new Ph.D.s and experienced economists with established publication records. The institute offers excellent research facilities and runs active seminar programs. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in the above fields or should complete all requirements for doctorate by the end of July 2004. Excellent research and strong Korean communication skills are essential. Interested applicants should send a CV, letters of reference, and an official application form(downloadable at www.bok.or.kr) by January 20, 2004.

To be considered for interview at the AEA meetings(January 3-5, San Diego), the application materials should be received no later than December 20, 2003. We will schedule the time and place of the interviews for the qualified candidates by e-mail no later than December 25, 2003. We are happy to receive application materials via e-mail.

CONTACT: Mr. Young-Joon Kim, Institute for Monetary and Economic Research, Bank of Korea, 110, 3-Ga, Namdaemun-Ro, Jung-Gu, Seoul, 100-794, Korea (Tel: +82-2-759-5435, Fax: +82-2-759-5410, E-Mail : yjkim@bok.or.kr) General information on job postings is available on our website (http://www.bok.or.kr)

The Bank of Korea
Department of Economic Statistics
(posted on November 5, 2003)

The Bank of Korea has job openings for economist and/or statistician in the field of Time Series Analysis and Social Accounts, or in closely related fields. Candidates in the field of Time Series Analysis are expected to have experiences in seasonal adjustment methods and to be able to extend the current method as well as to introduce new approaches. There is one position opening for research economist in the Economic Statistics Department.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or should complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree before joining the Bank of Korea. Interested applicants should forward the official application form (downloadable from our website) with required documents, no later than November 21, 2003.

CONTACT: Mr. In-Yong Hwang, Statistics Development Team, Economic Statistics Department, The Bank of Korea, 110, 3-Ga, Namdaemun-Ro, Jung-Gu, Seoul, 100-794, Korea (Tel: 82-2-759-5252, Fax: 82-2-759-5247, email: iyh929@bok.or.kr). General information on job posting is also available on our website (http://www.bok.or.kr).

Korea Development Institute
(posted on October 13, 2003)

Korea Development Institute (KDI) invites applications for research fellow positions in areas such as Macroeconomics and/or applied econometrics(particularly, one who will contribute to KDI's macro-modeling);
Public economics with a particular interest in public finance, taxation;
health economics or social insurance;
Urban economics with a particular interest in real estate;
Industrial economics with a particular interest in industry study of information-technology industry;
Economic systems specialized in North Korean Economy. Candidates must be Korean and possess a Ph.D. in economics. To apply, please send (1) curriculum vita which includes a list of research achievements,
(2) a copy of research articles published in the past 3 years, if any, and
(3) one or two recommendation letters by academic advisor, most recent supervisor, and/or experts in related field. All documents should be sent to Dr. Joo Hoon Kim the Director of the Office of Research Planning and Coordination by Dec 10, 2003. Early decision could be considered, if the applicant requests. For any queries, we encourage candidates to contact us by fax (82-02) 961-5092, phone (82-02) 958-4021, or e-mail kjh@kdi.re.kr.

KDI School of Public Policy and Management
(posted on October 8, 2003)

KDI School of Public Policy and Management invites applications for tenure track positions for the academic year of 2004. The School has two master's programs with diverse concentrations: Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Applicants must have a Ph.D. or should expect to receive one by September 2004. The School offers internationally competitive remuneration proportionate to qualifications and experience, financial support for research and travels to international conferences, and other benefits. In addition to relocation assistance, the School provides on-campus apartments on a need and availability basis.

MPP Program: Public Administration (policy negotiation and/or non-profit organization management preferred), Health Economics, Public Economics (cost-benefit analysis, urban economics, and/or public choice theory preferred), International Relations (foreign policy and security studies preferred)

MBA Program: Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Organizational Behavior, Environmental Management, Securities or Corporate Law, Corporate Strategy

Other Fields: Exceptionally qualified applicants capable of teaching econometrics or microeconomics will be considered regardless of their academic field.

Application Packet
Electronic copies: a resume, a cover letter, research papers (Deadline: December 10)
Hard copies: Three letters of recommendation, all graduate transcripts (Deadline: January 10)

Job Seminar: After a review of submitted documents, qualified candidates will be invited to hold a job seminar.

2004 ASSA Annual Meeting Participants:
Interview seekers must submit a resume, a cover letter, and research papers no later than December 10, 2003.The venue is MANCHESTER GRAND HYATT SAN DIEGO from January 3-5.

CONTACT:
Mr. ChangJoon Kim, Head of Planning Division, KDI School of Public Policy and Management, #207-43, Chungnyangni-Dong, Dongdaimoon-Goo, Seoul, Korea 130-868 (Email: kimcj@kdischool.ac.kr, Phone: 82-2-3299-1265, Fax:82-2-3299-1234). For more information about the School, visit the website at http://www.kdischool.ac.kr.

University of Seoul
(posted on October 2, 2003)

The Division of Economics, University of Seoul (formerly Seoul City University), Seoul, Korea seeks applicants to fill a tenure track position at the level of assistant professor or higher for a macroeconomic theorist, starting March 1, 2004. Applicants should have a Ph. D. in economics and a very strong academic publication record. Only in the case of very recent Ph.D. recipients will academic research potential be considered. Korean nationality is required. Due to Korean government regulations to promote faculty diversity for individual academic departments, economists with a B.A. degree in economics, international economics, or international trade from Seoul National University are discouraged from applying for this position. Official position announcement is now advertised on the university website: www.uos.ac.kr . Application documents must be submitted during December 1 through 3 to the University. Please refer to the official position announcement for details. Contact Professor Bun Song Lee, Chair, Division of Economics, University of Seoul (tel: 822-2210-2740(office) or 82-11-9930-2740(cell phone); email: bunslee@hotmail.com ) for information.

University of Seoul
(posted on May 26, 2003)

The Division of Economics, University of Seoul (formerly Seoul City University), Seoul, Korea seeks applicants to fill a tenure track position at the level of assistant professor or higher for a macroeconomic theorist, starting March 1, 2004. Applicants should have a Ph. D. in economics and a very strong academic publication record. Only in the case of very recent Ph.D. recipients will academic research potential be considered. Korean nationality is required. Due to Korean government regulations to promote faculty diversity for individual academic departments, economists with a B.A. degree in economics, international economics, or international trade from Seoul National University are discouraged from applying for this position. Official position announcements will be advertised in Korean daily newspapers and on the university website: www.uos.ac.kr around August or September. Please refer to the official position announcement for details. Contact Professor Bun Song Lee, Chair, Division of Economics, University of Seoul (tel: 822-2210-2740; email: bunslee@hotmail.com for information.

The Korea Transport Institute
(posted on April 23, 2003)

The Korea Transport Institute (KOTI) has an opening for an Economist. The candidate should be at or near completion of the Ph.D. The KOTI is government funded research institution responsible for providing recommendations and alternatives for the nation's transport policy and assist to create the optimal transport system by specialized research and technical innovations. Currently, KOTI is also involved with well-established international organizations (East-West Center, ASEAN, UN ESCAP, ERINA, TRADP and APEC) and conducting research for improvements in international (especially North-East Asia) transport system and policy. The position is in the department of Logistics, Transportation Economics and Northeast Asian Studies. The candidates will work with agency from Ministry of Construction and Transportation and other staff members in a variety of policy-oriented projects of transportation system. The candidates should have independent research ability and must be fluent in Korean. Interested applicants should send CV to expedite the reviewing process.

Send the documents and further questions to

Hong Sok Kim (Brian), Ph.D. Tel: 031-910-3139
Fax: 031-910-3226
Email: hskim@koti.re.kr
 
Center for Logistics, Transportation Economics & Northeast Asian Studies
The Korea Transport Institute
2311, Daewha-dong, ilsan-Gu, Koyang City
Kyonggi-do 411-701
Korea

The vacancy announcement is also listed at http://www.koti.re.kr/project/adopt.nsf

Yonsei University
Graduate School of International Studies
(posted on March 31, 2003)

The Graduate School of International Studies, Yonsei University, invites applications for a tenure-track professorship position in International Studies (American Studies, International Economics, International Organizations, International Relations or related areas). Candidates in any of these related disciplines who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and teaching are sought. Women and foreign nationals are encouraged to apply. All classes at GSIS are conducted in English. The appointments will begin September 1, 2003 or March 1, 2004 and a Ph.D. or equivalent plus at least 1 year of research experience is required. Candidates should send the Application Form and other required documents by May 16, 2003 to Graduate School of International Studies
Yonsei University
134 Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu
Seoul 120-749, Korea

The application form and other important details are available at http://gsis.yonsei.ac.kr, and additional inquiries may be made to Associate Dean Joongi Kim at kimjg@yonsei.ac.kr or 82-2-2123-3291.

Bank of Korea
Institute for Monetary and Economic Research
(posted on January 17, 2003)

G0 Financial Economics
F0 International Economics
J0 Labor Economics
D0 Applied Microeconomics The Bank of Korea is looking for economists in policy-oriented research and analysis in the above fields. Candidates with expertise in banking and finance (G2, N2), international finance (F3), open economy macroeconomics (F4), employment (E2), and labor market (J3), are particularly encouraged to apply.

There are five openings for research economists in the Institute for Monetary and Economic Research. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or should complete all requirements for the Ph.D. by the end of May 2003 or before joining the Bank of Korea. Interested applicants may email CV and one research paper to the Bank of Korea to expedite reviewing process, but should forward the official application form (downloadable from our website) with required documents, no later than February 25, 2003.

CONTACT: Dr. Jong-Kun Lee, Head of Research Planning and Coordination Team, Institute for Monetary and Economic Research, The Bank of Korea, 110, 3-Ga, Namdaemun-Ro, Jung-Gu, Seoul, 100-794, Korea (Tel: 82-2-759-5409, Fax: 82-2-759-5410, EM: jklee@bok.or.kr). General information on job postings is also available on our website (http://www.bok.or.kr).

University of Seoul
(posted on January 20, 2003)

The University of Seoul is searching for an economist in the field of macroeconomics(growth theory). Candidates with excellent publications will be given a strong priority. Applications must be received by February 5, 2003. Please visit our website: www.uos.ac.kr, or contact Prof. Hwang, Eui-So at ehwang@uos.ac.kr (fax: 82-2-2210-5232) for more datails.