Economic and Research Opportunities: Japan and Korea Outreach Mission

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

Are you eager to make a meaningful global impact? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking talented economists and researcher analysts currently living in Japan and Korea to join our team working in Washington, DC.

• Become part of one of the world’s largest and most respected communities of economic experts.
• Engage in high-level economic analysis, policy development, research, and operational work that shapes global outcomes.
• Collaborate with international authorities, institutions, and fellow economists to address today’s most pressing economic challenges.
• Contribute to influential country assignments, global policy initiatives, and research projects that impact our 191 member countries.
• Develop your career and expand your skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.

Whether you are beginning your career in economics, advancing your research expertise, or bringing strong educational experience to apply your research and analytical skills directly to essential policy work which impacts our 191 member countries, the IMF provides a variety of pathways for economists and researchers at every stage.

• Recent graduates (bachelors or master’s) in economics or related fields can explore opportunities designed for early-career professionals, offering hands-on experience as research analysts working in operational and policy work, with options that may fulfill pre-doctoral requirements.
• Graduate students pursuing a PHD in macroeconomics can gain practical experience through summer internships working closely with senior economists on research projects.
• Recent PHD graduates in economics can participate in a structured three-year rotational program, as part of our flagship Economist Program with the potential to progress toward permanent economist roles at the Fund.
• Experienced economists with exposure to macroeconomic policy making at national and regional levels or with substantial research and analytical background can contribute to analysis, policy and policy design, and capacity development to address a wide range of challenging global economic challenges faced by our member countries.

We invite you to apply and share your expertise with the IMF, where your contributions will have a global impact.

Selection Process:

Submitted applications and documents will undergo initial screening. Subject to capacity, in person preliminary interviews may also be held on November 11-12, 2025, for Korean residents and November 13-14, 2025, for Japanese residents. Final virtual assessments follow for those who advance.

We are keen to hear from adaptable, talented, and technically competent candidates. Come join us for a rewarding career contributing to helping and serving our 191 member countries.

Department:

Hiring For:
A06, A07, A08, A11, A12, A13

The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.