Research Assistant in Development Economics / Research Assistantess in Development Economics

Development Economics Group (ETH-DEC)

The Development Economics Group (DEC) at ETH Zurich is committed to conducting empirical economics research aimed at informing effective policies to reduce global poverty and inequality. Our mission is to develop social innovations that address these pressing global challenges through empirical and experimental economic research.

Position Available: Research Assistant in Development Economics

We are currently offering a research assistant position in Development Economics. The starting date is September 1, 2026, for a period of six months with monthly compensation.

This position is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable research experience between completing a Master's degree and entering a Ph.D. program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data cleaning and statistical analysis preparation for academic publications.
• Results visualization, literature reviews, and data searches.
• Assistance with organizational tasks essential for running our research group.

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in economics, statistics, or development studies.
• Strong background in quantitative methods and an enthusiasm for coding.
• Interest in global poverty and inequality topics.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as R and/or STATA is required.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of InDesign and/or proficiency in French or German is a plus, though not required.
• Experience working with an international organization focused on global development is advantageous, but not mandatory.

About Our Team:

We are a diverse, international team of motivated economists and data scientists dedicated to analyzing global inequalities and contributing to solutions for global development. Our research group is closely affiliated with NADEL, a multidisciplinary team focused on educating future decision-makers for global cooperation and development. This collaboration 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. Our curiosity drives us to explore new research approaches, we embrace interdisciplinary collaboration, and we encourage public service.

We invite you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Application Documents:

To apply, please submit the following documents:

• 1-page Cover Letter
• CV
• Your Master's thesis
• Academic Transcripts

Additionally, please arrange for one academic reference letter to be sent directly to Celine Aeschbacher at celine.aeschbacher@nadel.ethz.ch.

For more information about our research group, please visit our website. For inquiries regarding the position, contact Kenneth Harttgen at harttgen@nadel.ethz.ch.

Note: We will only consider applications submitted through our online application form.

Interviews are expected to take place in early July.