Research Associate – Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)

Apply by 25 September 2023, 5:00 pm, Tokyo time.

Asian Development Bank Institute ADBI is the think tank of the Asian Development Bank and the lead chair of Think7, the official think tank engagement group under Japan’s 2023 G7 presidency.

The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) is looking for a highly motivated full-time Research Associate with an interest in international finance and microeconomics. Ideal candidates would have at least a master’s degree and preferably a PhD in economics, finance, or closely related areas. Strong skills in applied econometric analysis are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting applied economic research (using econometric analysis and other quantitative methods) on macroeconomic, microeconomic, and financial topics related to energy, energy efficiency, energy storage, and other climate change mitigation and environmental areas
• Help draft research papers, including conducting literature reviews
• Compile and analyze data
• Maintain and update statistical databases
• Assist in drafting economic reports, including the preparation and editing of text, tables, and figures
• Assist in organizing conferences, workshops, and other research-related activities
• Support other projects and activities, as assigned

Requirements

• At least a master’s degree and preferably a PhD in economics, finance, or closely related areas
• Professional experience in econometric analysis preferred
• Familiarity with economic development topics of relevance to Asia and the Pacific
• Willingness to study competition policy and climate change and green development and/or green agriculture, aging, and digitalization in Asia
• Strong quantitative skills in econometrics and statistics, such as competence using panel econometrics and VAR techniques for empirical analysis, and familiarity with statistical packages, such as Stata, EViews, MATLAB, or R
• At least 2 years of research experience (postgraduate research is applicable), including drafting publishable papers, conducting literature reviews, data compilation, and analysis
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Appointment Terms
Research Associates serve for limited terms as independent contractors in a personal capacity, with an initial 1-year contract and a possible 1-year extension based on performance. The maximum duration of service is 2 years in total. Social insurance is not provided. Research Associates are neither officers nor staff of ADBI and work under the direct supervision of ADBI professional staff and the overall guidance of the Vice-Chairs of Research.

Application Procedure
Applicants must be nationals of an Asian Development Bank member economy, currently residing in Japan, and already in possession of valid permission to work.

Applicants are invited to apply online. Please attach a CV, a recent research paper (if coauthored, please indicate the individual contribution to the paper), and a Personal History Form.

Applications should be submitted no later than 25 September 2023, 5:00 pm, Tokyo time.

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No email submissions will be accepted.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.