Economist Researcher in Macroeconomics and Public Finance

vor 2 Wochen


St Gallen, Sankt Gallen, Schweiz University of St Vollzeit

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Bachelor or Master student in Economics to contribute to our ongoing research projects in macro public finance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with extensive survey and administrative data
  • Produce key statistics and perform econometric analysis
  • Research on institutional settings in Switzerland
  • Literature research

Requirements:

  • Bachelor or Master degree in Economics
  • Basic knowledge of R, Python or Stata
  • Critical thinking skills and interest in economic theory
  • Intrinsically motivated to solve complex problems
  • Ability to work in a small team
  • Strong foundation in statistics or econometrics

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous project experience processing datasets
  • Knowledge of German language

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of around $45,000 per year
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • The opportunity to work with experienced researchers in the field

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV, grade transcript, and a short motivational statement. If you have any relevant written, analytical, or coding work, please include it as well. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.



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