Research Assistant

vor 3 Wochen


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz University of Zurich Vollzeit

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Assistant to join our team at the University of Zurich.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and publishing high-quality research projects within the fields of Economics of Education and Labor/Personnel Economics.

Additionally, the candidate will assist in teaching BA/MA classes on personnel economics and related topics, and supervise Bachelor and Master theses.

Requirements

  • A master's degree with excellent grades in Economics or a related quantitative field
  • Training in microeconomics, econometrics, and statistics
  • Strong motivation for scientific research within applied microeconomics with a focus on Economics of Education and Labor/Personnel Economics
  • Good organizational skills
  • Very good oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of German is a big advantage
  • Hands-on experience with statistical software, such as Stata, R, or Python
  • Reliable team player
  • Independent problem-solving skills

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects
  • Interesting work as part of a dynamic team in a friendly working environment
  • The possibility to interact with internationally renowned researchers
  • A competitive salary in accordance with the salary guidelines/scale of the canton of Zurich
  • A travel budget to present your work at international conferences


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