Research Assistant in Development Economics

The Development Economics Group (ETH-DEC) is offering a research assistant position in Development Economics. The starting time is the 1st of January 2025 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
• You will also be responsible for visualizing results and literature reviews
• Last, you will be involved in organizational tasks related to running our research group

Profile

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 is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of 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 Ph.D. program.

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 , a multidisciplinary team educating future decision-makers for global cooperation and development, and ETH for Development , 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, enjoy interdisciplinary research, and encourage public service. 

Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

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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.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents by  October 15th, 2024 :

• 1-page cover letter
• CV
• academic transcripts
• In addition, you should ask for one academic reference letter to be sent by  October  30th, 2024  directly to  Ghislaine Tegha Megha-Bongnkar (no applications). 

Interviews will take place in the second half of November 2024,  starting   date is the 1st of January 2024 .

Further information about the Development Economics Group can be found on our website . Questions regarding the position should be directed to Ghislaine Tegha Megha-Bongnkar (no applications).