Student Research Assistant (University of Göttingen, Chair of International Economic Policy)
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The Chair of International Economic Policy (Prof. Dr. Krisztina Kis-Katos) at the University of Göttingen is looking for
2 Student Research Assistants (f/m/d)
(20 hours per month)
with interest in applied empirical work and data science for the DFG-funded project “Poverty dynamics and sustainable development: A long-term panel project in Thailand and Vietnam” as well as for general chair-related research activities. You should have a genuine interest in Development Economics and International Economics and be able to work independently, flexibly and self-organized.
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Tasks:
- Support ongoing research projects (data collection, cleaning, and management in Stata and possibly R; questionnaire development)
- Assist in preparing academic publications (literature reviews, proofreading)
- Help with administrative tasks, including updating teaching materials and website content
- Depending on the project, tasks may also involve data science (e.g., machine learning, spatial data analysis)
Requirements:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s/ Master’s program in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Geography or similar
- Good or very good grades
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German is desirable
- Computer skills and familiarity with MS Office software are required
- At least basic knowledge of statistical software packages (preferably Stata)
- Additional skills in spatial data, machine learning, R, LaTeX, Python or Linux are an advantage
What we offer:
- A deep insight into empirical economic research on economic development
- Hourly pay according to standard wage based on the guidelines of the state of Lower Saxony through the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture
- The possibility of a longer-term employment, ideally starting in October 2025
The Chair of International Economic Policy is a small, diverse team researching and teaching topics in globalization, political economy, development, and environmental economics, with a focus on applied empirical work using secondary data (e.g., survey and geographical data).
Please send your application as a single PDF file to anna.gasten@uni-goettingen.de by July 31, 2025. Your application should include a CV (with details on language and computer skills), a short motivation letter (max. 1 page), current transcript of records, high school diploma, and, if available, your Bachelor’s certificate. For any questions regarding the position, please contact Anna Gasten at the same email address.
Please note:
With the submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the Hinweisblatt zur Datenschutzgrundverordnung (DSGVO) at https://www.uni-goettingen.de/hinweisdsgvo
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