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Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant Program

Two-year pre-doctoral research assistantship at the University of Zurich's Department of Economics.

Best for:Best for recent graduates in economics or related quantitative fields who want intensive research experience before applying to PhD programs.

University of Zurich · Zürich, Switzerland · R1 · First-stage researcher
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This is a research staff position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
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Funding
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2 years
Start date
Flexible
Fixed-term
Location
Zürich
Switzerland

Overview

The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich is offering a two-year pre-doctoral program for research assistants seeking to build research experience before pursuing doctoral studies. The position has a flexible start date and is open to candidates interested in any field within economics. Participants will work closely with faculty on empirical and theoretical economic research projects, gaining hands-on experience in data analysis, literature review, and academic writing. This program is designed to serve as a stepping stone toward competitive PhD admissions.

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What you'll do

  • Assist faculty members with ongoing research projects across various fields of economics
  • Conduct literature reviews and synthesize academic findings
  • Perform quantitative data analysis using statistical software
  • Support the preparation of research papers, presentations, and reports
  • Participate in departmental seminars and research group discussions
  • Collaborate with PhD students and postdoctoral researchers on shared projects

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics or a related quantitative field

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language used in economic research (e.g., R, Python, Stata)
  • Solid foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
Prior research assistant experienceFamiliarity with causal inference and experimental methodsCoursework in advanced econometrics or statistics

Funding & terms

Type
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Duration
2 years
Programme
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How to apply

Deadline: 2026-01-31

Applications are submitted through the Global Talent Common Application system. Interested candidates should prepare their application materials and apply before the January 31, 2026 deadline. The program uses a common application platform shared across multiple institutions.

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Contact

https://www.econ.uzh.ch/en.html

Lab
Department of Economics
University of Zurich
Switzerland
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