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:
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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.
- ①Introduce 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.
- ②Undertake theoretical and empirical evaluation and analysis of policy effects.
- ③Undertake empirical analysis of the economy in relation to policy.
- ④Write and disseminate research papers.
*Research results (papers) related to these work responsibilities shall belong to the individual researchers.
- Position and Employment Period:
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Full-time (with tenure: tenure-track)
Contract period: May 1st, 2026, to April 30st, 2027.
(It is possible to commence either earlier or later than May 2026, depending on results of further discussions.)
Fixed-term labor contract (contract renewed annually)
After 5 years of continuous service, there is a conversion system to a permanent employment contract based on performance review. Please contact us for details.
No probationary period - Job Title:
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Fellow or Senior Fellow
- Number of recruits:
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1-2
- Location:
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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
*Telecommuting is also available for a portion of work hours. - Qualification Requirements:
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Applicants must meet the following requirements.
- ①Ph.D. in applied economics (including any one of international trade theory, industrial organization, regional 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 the economy, industry, trade or other similar fields at a university or research institution.
- ②Must 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.)
- ③Have a strong interest in the current policies or historical policies implemented by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and similar institutions, particularly in industrial policy, trade policy, and policy evaluation.
- ④Applicants must have the ability to communicate in Japanese for business purposes. The ability to communicate academically in English is also preferred.
- Condition:
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- Working hour:
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7.5 hours a day.
(Discretionary labor system for professional work will be applied) - Salary:
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6,500,000 yen-
This is an annual salary system, and 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 (13 days for employees who start on May 1st, 2026)
- Measures to prevent inhalation of passive smoke:
- Smoking is prohibited indoors but designated smoking area exist outdoors.
- Application Period:
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Friday, January 9th, 2026 to Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.
(application documents must arrive within that period) - Commencing Date of Employment:
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May 2026 in principle.
It is possible to commence either earlier or later than May 2026, based on results of further discussions. - Application Requirements (including shipping address)
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【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. (professional references)
【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:
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- Primary selection:
- Document review, Research paper review
- Secondary selection:
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Interview (conducted as needed for those who have passed the primary selection)
Only those who pass the document screening will be contacted, after which an interview will be conducted. Details regarding the interview will be provided directly by the person in charge to the first-round successful applicants.
- Contact:
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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*If the "Send by mailer" button does not work, please copy the address into your email "send to" field and connect the prefix and the suffix of the address with an "@", sending it normally.
- Others:
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Please send inquiries to the above e-mail address. We will not be able to answer any questions regarding the results of the selection process.
