The team of Professor Josef Zweimüller at the Department of Economics is hiring one or two research assistants for projects on migration, social insurance, and labor markets.
In our research projects we analyze large administrative data sets from Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and France. 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 (e.g., the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, SECO).
Your responsibilities
Your main task is to help us prepare and analyze the data.
Additional tasks include reviewing literature and preparing reports and presentations.
Your profile
The ideal candidate
Studies economics or a related subject (BA or MA level).
Is motivated to actively collaborate on empirical research projects.
Is 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
The opportunity to acquire first hand research experience and skills for data analysis that will be useful in both your studies and your professional life.
The opportunity to collaborate on research projects that are innovative and highly relevant to current political debates.
The opportunity to work in a motivated and young team.
Flexible working hours and the possibility to partly work from home.
