Research Associate

vor 4 Wochen


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz University of Zurich Vollzeit

Research Opportunities

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our team at the University of Zurich. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects in the fields of Economics of Education and Labor/Personnel Economics.

Your Responsibilities

  • Develop, manage, and publish high-quality research projects
  • Assist in teaching of BA/MA classes on personnel economics and related topics
  • Supervise Bachelor and Master theses

Your Profile

The ideal candidate must possess a master's degree with excellent grades in Economics or a related quantitative field. Training in microeconomics, econometrics, and statistics is required.

Candidates should have a strong motivation for scientific research within applied microeconomics, good organizational skills, and 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, is also required. The successful candidate will be a reliable team player and enjoy independent problem-solving.

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to work on innovative 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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