100%, Zurich, fixed-term
The Development Economics Group (ETH-DEC) is offering a research assistant position in Development Economics (net monthly salary: CHF 3200). Starting time is the 1st of January 2023 for 6 months. Payment per month.
Job description
- You will mainly work on cleaning data sets and conducting statistical analysis in preparation for academic publications for ongoing research projects within the field of sustainable resource use, youth employment, and evidence-informed policymaking.
- You will also be responsible for visualizing results, and literature reviews and contributing to writing.
- Last, you will be involved in organizational tasks related to running our research group.
Your profile
- You have a Master’s degree in economics, statistics or a related field.
- You have a strong background in quantitative methods, are excited to code and are interested in development economics.
- Working knowledge of the statistical software R and/or STATA is required.
- You must speak and write English fluently.
- Knowledge of InDesign and French or German is a plus, but not required.
This is a position to get some research experience between a Master’s degree and a PhD program.
Your workplace
Your workplace
We offer
Our team: We are an international team of highly motivated economists and data scientists interested in analyzing global inequalities and contributing to global development solutions. Our research group is closely linked to NADEL (www.nadel.ethz.ch ), a multidisciplinary team educating future decision-makers for global cooperation and development, and (www.eth4d.ethz.ch ), which links researchers with civil society, NGOs, governments and industry to develop and scale innovations for the global population.
Our values: We value open discourse, diversity, and empathy. We are curious about new approaches to research and encourage public service.
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In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our
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Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents by November 15th, 2022:
- 1-page cover letter
- CV
- academic transcripts
- and one writing sample
- In addition, you should ask for one academic reference letter to be sent by 22.11.2022 directly to [email protected] (no applications).
Interviews will take place end of November/beginning of December
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
About ETH Zürich
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.
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