Quantitative Social Science Research Assistant

vor 2 Wochen


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Public Policy Group Vollzeit

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to support our team in a variety of tasks related to quantitative social science research. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a social or economic discipline at a Swiss university or ETH Zurich and have a strong command of English, good knowledge of R, experience with handling data, and a solid background in quantitative methods.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the project in tasks such as data cleaning and processing, visualization, and preliminary analyses.
  • Assist in the training of Large Language Models and support the team in smaller tasks such as text annotation, literature searches, and more.

Requirements

  • Enrolled in a social or economic discipline at a Swiss university or ETH Zurich.
  • Strong command of English, good knowledge of R, experience with handling data, and a solid background in quantitative methods.
  • Desirable skills include knowledge of Python, familiarity with Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, or Machine Learning, experience with version control tools such as Git, interest in social media and/or public discourse, and a good command of German.

What We Offer

  • Hands-on experience in a social science research project and professional supervision by experienced researchers.
  • Secured position for 6 months starting September.
  • Remuneration in accordance with ETH guidelines.

How to Apply

  • Online application including a cover letter, CV, and study transcripts.
  • Only applications submitted through our online application portal are accepted.

Contact Information

For further information about the position, please contact the lab manager, Selina Kurer.



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