80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term
Our research group on Law, Economics, and Data Science at the Center for Law & Economics is seeking a highly motivated Data Science Research Assistant to develop and deploy a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application at the intersection of law, economics, and business. This full-time position will run from 1 June 2025 to 31 July 2025, with the option to continue on a part-time basis thereafter. You will collaborate closely with our research team to implement a new version of our RAG-based chatbot.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
The ideal candidate will be a computer or data science student or possess extensive practical programming experience. Proficiency in German is a plus, as many of the retrieved documents will be in German. Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and/or RAG deployment, especially with the Azure OpenAI service, is highly advantageous. A keen interest in social sciences and law is also beneficial.
Our offices are located in downtown Zurich, where the working languages are German and English. We offer competitive salaries, in line with ETH standards.
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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland