Research Assistant in Economics

The Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES) is looking for a Research Assistant in Economics. As part of the job, you will provide data work support to research projects at the Institute. The position offers great development opportunities for those interested in participating in internationally leading economic research.

IIES is one of the leading research institutes in economics in the Nordic countries and Europe. The institute aims to produce leading economic research on important societal issues. The Institute is an international workplace with English as the working language. We value a committed, dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Main Responsibilities

As a research assistant, you will collaborate closely with a team of faculty, PhD students, and other research assistants on cutting-edge research projects in economics. The team focuses on several new and ongoing studies related to inequality and unemployment, employing state-of-the-art empirical methods to address policy-relevant questions. Our work utilizes large administrative datasets and involves creating new datasets to inform better policy design and push the boundaries of current knowledge.

Your tasks will include constructing new datasets by digitizing historical archival documents, managing and analyzing data, creating statistical outputs and clear, instructive figures to present findings effectively.

This position provides exposure to all stages of the research process and valuable training in data-intensive methods. It is an excellent opportunity for those considering graduate education, a research-oriented career, or roles in the private or public sector.

Qualification Requirements

We are seeking candidates with a university degree in economics or a related field (e.g., computer science or mathematics).

Experience in working with data using Python and/or R is essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems. Strong backgrounds in mathematics and programming are crucial.

The working language is English, and you must be able to communicate fluently in both oral and written English. Knowledge of Swedish or another Scandinavian language is an advantage.

Terms of Employment

The position is full-time and limited to 12 months. Salaries at Stockholm University are determined individually; therefore, please indicate your requested salary.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from Associate Professor Arash Nekoei, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Union Representatives

Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), and [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) (SEKO).

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Only include the cover letter and CV in your application. Bring copies of grades and certificates if you are called to an interview.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position (https://www.su.se/english/about/working-at-su/how-to-apply-for-a-position-1.452337).

You are welcome to apply!

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