Research Assistant in Macroeconomics and Public Finance

Vor 6 Tagen


CH St Gallen Universität St. Gallen Teilzeit
Research Assistant in Macroeconomics and Public Finance (m/w/d) 20 % (unlimited by 01.08.2024) Your tasks You will contribute to our ongoing research projects in macro public finance, covering topics on inequality, taxation, student financing policies, human capital accumulation, and young household savings patterns. Your tasks will include
  • working with extensive survey and administrative data
  • producing key statistics and performing econometric analysis  
  • research on institutional settings in Switzerland 
  • literature research 
Your profile We are looking for a highly motivated bachelor or master student in economics who
  • has at least some basic knowledge of R, Python or Stata
  • applies critical thinking to data and has interest in economic theory
  • is intrinsically motivated to solve complex problems
  • feels comfortable to work in a small team and
  • has a very good foundation in statistics or econometrics
Previous project experience processing datasets (cleaning, merging and generating basic statistics) and knowledge of German language would be an advantage.

To start the application process, please submit a CV, grade transcript and, short motivational statement. If you have a piece of written, analytical or coding work that you are particularly proud of, then please send that along too. We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Sachs or Lea Fricke. The Swiss Institute for International Economics and Applied Economic Research (SIAW-HSG) is looking to hire a Research Assistant to join the chair of Professor Dominik Sachs. This part-time role is suitable for individuals that are driven, fast learners, careful yet efficient, and want to work on projects with direct relevance to public policy. We foster a collaborative team environment that prioritizes active knowledge sharing and agile methods. Flexible working hours will allow to integrate your tasks with your weekly schedule. We are looking forward to your online-application stating the job ID apply here Inspirational Work Environment Executive Education Network Family & Career Equal Opportunities Fit and Healthy Inspirational Work Environment

At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.

Executive Education

We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.

Network

We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.

Family & Career

We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.

Equal Opportunities

The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.

Fit and Healthy

We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.

Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.

For job-related questionsProf. Dr. Dominik Sachs
Professor
dominik.sachs@unisg.ch

"We study topical public policy questions with both empirical and theoretical research methods."

Lea Fricke, M.Sc.
Doctoral Researcher
lea.fricke@student.unisg.ch

"I am looking forward to getting you to know soon"

Your place of work University of St.Gallen «A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff. Other Jobs Teamleiter/in Aussenliegenschaften (m/w/d) Hausdienst
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