Pre-doc Positions at The University of Zurich

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Zurich, Schweiz Department of Economics Vollzeit

Department of Economics_
**Pre-Doc Positions at the University of Zurich (Images project)**
**70 % **:The Economics Department, University of Zurich (Prof. Hans-Joachim Voth), has 2 full-time openings for pre-doctoral Research Officers. The positions are for one year in the first instance, renewable.

**Your profile**: The positions are well-suited for BA or master's program graduates who wish to gain first-hand experience in research before entering a PhD program. Former RAs have joined doctoral programs at Berkeley, MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Oxford, LSE, and Stanford. We are particularly interested in people with a strong quantitative background, machine learning skills, experience in computer programming (Python), statistical skills (STATA), and/or the use of geographical data for quantitative analysis (QGIS and ARCGIS). Curiosity and energy matter to us as much as initiative and attention to detail.

**Requirements**:

- University degree in a relevant discipline (computer science, economics, engineering, mathematics, physics)
- Postgraduate qualifications (MA/MSc/MPhil) or a BA with an outstanding record
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Good coding skills in Python. Knowledge of other programming languages is a plus
- Good knowledge of statistical software such as STATA, R, ARC-GIS, Matlab

**What we offer**:

- Interesting and intellectually challenging work
- On-the-job training of research skills
- Competitive salary
- Travel opportunities
- Help and advice with PhD program placements

**Place of work**: Zürich, Switzerland

**Start of employment**: Appointments one year in the first instance (starting date: as soon as possible, with latest date the 15th of October 2023) and may be renewed. A willingness to stay for a second year is a plus.



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