The Seoul Center is looking for a Korea-based researcher who can contribute to knowledge generation and analytics in areas related to private sector development, innovation, and entrepreneurship policy (policy briefs, case studies, data analysis, benchmarking, etc.). Among the two work programs of the Seoul Center, (i) financial sector development and (ii) innovation & competitiveness (I&C), the consultant will work closely with the I&C team.
Qualification and Selection Criteria:
Educational and Professional Experience
• A master’s degree or PhD in economics, public policy, technology management, business, social science, or related
• Familiarity with the literature related to private sector development, firm, market, and industry productivity dynamics, science, technology, and innovation (STI) policy, entrepreneurship policy, firm upgrading and technology adoption, etc.
• Research background and writing experience in the topics listed above are highly desirable (policy briefs, case studies, analytics, benchmarking)
• Familiarity with the innovation policy challenges and ambitions of catching up economies in the East Asia region is a plus
For more information, please find the attached file and website(http://www.worldbank.org/seoulcenter).