Student assistant with or without Bachelor's degree

Vor 3 Tagen

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit CHF 40'000 - CHF 60'000 pro Jahr

Department of Economics

Student assistant with or without Bachelor's degree 20 %

Start of employment by or by arrangement, 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.

We offer an exciting work environment and excellent research facilities.

Damian Kozbur, Associate Professor of Econometrics is looking for a student assistant with or without Bachelor's degree.

Your responsibilities

This role will be a research assistantship at the Department of Economics for projects about synthesis and knitting together economic theory from vastly diverse data sources. The primary tasks of the applicant will be interfacing with large-scale computing infrastructure.

Your profile

Applicants should ideally have a background in computer science, statistics, or related fields. Course work in economics is additionally helpful.

Information on your application

Please send your application (including cover letter mentioning relevant course work, CV) to Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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
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