Student Research Assistant (m/w/d)
Your tasks
- Build and maintain experimental tasks in oTree (Python) with clientside components in JavaScript.
- Pilot, debug, and document experimental workflows.
- Assist with data handling, basic analysis, and reproducible code.
Your profile
- Current Master's student in Economics (exceptionally, strong Bachelor's candidates with excellent programming skills may be considered).
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python and JavaScript.
- Experience with oTree and/or choice experiments is highly desirable.
- Curious, reliable, and committed to high-quality research.
- We particularly encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Location & workload:
The position is based at the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland. Students from nearby Swiss universities are welcome to apply (expect to commute to St.Gallen at least twice per month). The degree of employment is set at 20%, and the position is initially limited until the end of January 2026 (Extensions are possible).
How to apply:
Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and copies of grade transcripts and certificates. In the cover letter, briefly describe your research interests, your motivation for joining the project, and how your background fits the position.
Compensation:
Compensation for this short-term position is based on the cantonal salary scales available at https://www.gesetzessammlung.sg.ch/frontend/
annex_document_dictionaries/3246 (Klasse F6/F7).
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information about this position, please contact Prof. Michèle Müller-Itten (michele.mueller-itten@unisg.ch).
Inspirational Work Environment
Executive Education
Network
Family & Career
Equal Opportunities
Fit and Healthy
Inspirational Work Environment
At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.
Executive Education
We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.
Network
We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.
Family & Career
We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.
Equal Opportunities
The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.
Fit and Healthy
We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.
Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.
For job-related questions
Assistant Professor of Microeconomics
I'm excited to work on this project with you!
Institute Manager Administration
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Your place of work
University of St.Gallen
«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.
