Research Assistant

Department of Economics
Research Assistant
20-40 %
We are looking for a part-time research assistant to work on projects in the field of experimental and behavioral economics under the supervision of Prof. Michel Maréchal at the University of Zurich. He conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersections of economics, social psychology, criminology and political science. Professor Maréchal is a behavioral economist and uses field and lab experimental methods, often in collaboration with firms, non-profit, and governmental organizations. One of his current projects is in collaboration with Harvard Law school and studies the economic, social and psychological consequences of incarceration.
The position is remote and the research assistant will work closely with Prof. Maréchal directily. The salary is on an hourly basis and working hours are flexibly negotiable. Ideally, this is the start of a longer-term employment relationship.
Your responsibilities
You will assist Prof. Maréchal in his course teaching and work on projects that involve the analysis of experimental data and assist in the design and analysis of large-scale field experiments.
Your profile
You study Economics or another quantitative field in Zurich, preferably in your bachelor and interested in a master's degree.
You have a quick comprehension, a willingness to learn, and a proactive and independent approach to work. Good emprical skills are mandatory, knowledge in Powerpoint, Stata and possibly programming languages like Python are an advantage.
What we offer

• The opportunity to acquire firsthand 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.
• Flexible working hours

Place of work
Blümlisalpstrasse 10, 8006 Zürich / Remote
Start of employment
The start of the employment is negotiable. Send your application files including short motivation letter, CV, and transcript of grades. Your application can be written in German or English. The deadline of application is the 1. of August, 2021. Please send any questions to Flavia Hug.
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