Research Assistant

vor 6 Monaten


Zürich, Schweiz University of Zurich Vollzeit

Your responsibilities

Developing, managing, and publishing high-quality research projects within the fields of Economics of Education and Labor/Personnel Economics Assisting in teaching of BA/MA classes on personnel economics and related topics Supervision of Bachelor and Master theses

Your profile

The candidate must possess (at the time of starting) 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 with a focus on Economics of Education and Labor/Personnel Economics, have good oraganizational skills, have very good oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of German is a big advantage (but not required), have hands-on experience with statistical software, such as Stata, R, or Python (formal post-undergraduate professional experience is not required), be a reliable team player, and enjoy independent problem-solving. A willingness to work hard, be self-motivated, and learn will be essential for doing well in this position.

What we offer

The opportunity to work on cutting-edge 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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