Research-/student Assistant with Expertise in Statistical Methods

vor 2 Wochen

Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit

**Center of Dental Medicine**
**Research-/Student Assistant with expertise in statistical methods 40 %**: Start of employment 1 March 2025 or by agreement, temporary

**University of Zurich's Center for Dental Medicine is one of the four dental university centers of Switzerland. It combines seven specialized clinics and institutes under one roof. Its core tasks include basic, advanced and continuing dental education, the treatment of patients and research in clinical as well as fundamental areas. It occupies a top position in the international QS ranking. The Statistics Group of the Center supports the intensive research activities of the clinics in all aspects, from study planning to data analysis and publication in scientific journals.**

**Your responsibilities**:

- The main activity includes the statistical support of studies, the evaluation of diverse data sets with (partly advanced) statistical and machine learning methods and the preparation of the conducted analyses for scientific publications. In addition, there are various activities within the framework of research support and the expansion of the Statistics Group.

**Your profile**:

- BSc or BA degree, ideally pursuing a MSc or MA degree in a relevant field at the moment
- Good knowledge of statistical evaluation methods
- Good knowledge of the statistical software R
- Knowledge of other tools (e.g. Phyton, SQL, HTML) is an advantage
- Ability to work in a team and enjoy statistical consulting
- Independent and efficient approach to work

**We offer you**:

- A varied, challenging job in an inspiring academic environment
- Deeper insights into the scientific work in a diverse medical field
- Compatibility of work with studies/family through great flexibility in working hours
- Salary and holidays according to cantonal guidelines

The job will start March 1st, 2025 or by agreement and will be limited to 6 months (with the possibility of extension).

**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**:
**Center of Dental Medicine***:Plattenstrasse 11, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland

**Further information**:
**Questions about the job**:
**Dr. Daniel Wiedemeier**

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