Research Assistant

Stockholms Universitet · Full-time

Nationalekonomiska institutionen, Stockholm, Sweden

The Department of Economics is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University and has approximately 90 employees. The department conducts high-quality research and education in economics, supported by a well-functioning administration. We are an international and dynamic institution, centrally located on the university campus at Frescati, visit the Department of Economics. Job Duties The Department of Economics at Stockholm University is seeking a full-time research assistant for the period January–August 2027. The research assistant will support and collaborate on a series of new and ongoing projects related to political economy. The work encompasses everything from data collection and processing to advanced econometric analysis in research projects with large survey and text databases. The researcher will work closely with Dr. Ferenc Szucs and Dr. Mitch Downey. The research assistant will receive mentorship from the research team mentioned above. Research assistants are physically located at the Department of Economics, Stockholm University, and work in close collaboration with the research team. Previous assistants at the Department of Economics, Stockholm University, have gone on to top-ranked doctoral programs in economics. Specific job duties: - Processing and managing large datasets. - Performing statistical and econometric analyses. - Writing reports that summarize data analysis. - Compiling literature reviews. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's or master's degree in a field that includes significant quantitative coursework, such as a civil engineering degree or a degree in economics or statistics. - Strong interest in economics and societal issues. - Good written and oral communication skills. - Ability to work independently. - Good organizational skills. Desirable: - Focus on quantitative analysis. - Programming skills in Stata, R, and Python. - Experience working with large datasets. - Experience working with large language models (e.g., ChatGPT). We place great emphasis on personal qualities, including curiosity, attention to detail, willingness to learn, communication skills, and work ethic. About the Position The employment is for full-time work for 8 months starting in January 2027. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. What We Offer With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international setting and receive favorable terms. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city center. Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all. Contact Additional information is provided by Dr. Ferenc Szucs, [email protected]. Application You apply for the position through Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and submitted to the university no later than the final application deadline. Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: applying for a position. Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment, and the pursuit of truth.