Research Assistant at Hourly Wage

vor 2 Wochen

Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit

**Department of Economics**
**Research Assistant at hourly wage 25 - 35 %**: Start of employment as early as possible, temporary

The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich is a leading, world-renowned teaching and research center in the field of economics. With more than 300 members, it is known for its innovative work and is committed to a truly multidisciplinary approach, which combines modern economics with elements of history, political science, psychology, sociology, biology, and neuroscience.

The team of Professor Andreas I. Mueller at the Department of Economics is hiring a research assistant for projects on job search behavior, unemployment dynamics, and inequality across demographic groups. In our research projects we analyze large survey datasets from the European Union as well as administrative data from Switzerland and Austria. The main goal of these projects is to contribute to the scientific debate in labor economics. We also aim to participate in the public debate by writing policy reports for government agencies.

**Your responsibilities**:
**Your profile**:

- study economics (BA or MA level)
- currently enrolled as student at the University of Zurich
- motivated to actively collaborate on empirical research projects
- dedicated to mastering Stata and LaTeX, previous experience is a plus
- can work independently and diligently in the preparation and analysis of the data

**What we offer**:
**Work-Life Balance**
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

**Learning and Development**
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

**Food**
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

**Healthcare**
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

**Discounts**
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations

**Conditions of Employment**
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

**International Services**
- Support for people from outside Switzerland

**Campuses**
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

**Location**:
**Department of Economics***:Schönberggasse 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

**Further information**:
**Questions about the job**:
**Olga Ring**
- +41 44 634 43 40

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