Student Assistant CBPD
2025/S06
The Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) – Member of the Leibniz Association seeks to hire a
Student Assistant (f/m/x) for 10-20 hours per week (negotiable)
to support the research and data work of the Scientific Team of “CompNet – The Competitive Research Network” led by Prof. Javier Miranda in the IWH Center for Business and Productivity Dynamics (IWH-CBPD).
The contract will have a duration for at least half a year, but an extension would be desired.
Enrolled students in a Master's program in economics, data science or business or close to attaining a Bachelor’s degree (with plans to pursue a Master afterwards) are offered an opportunity to gain insights into applied economic research in an international team of scholars, based in Halle.
Areas of responsibility
- Coding and data preparation using statistical software, in particular Stata
- Programming for graphical representation and econometric or statistical analysis
- Assistance with project-related and exploratory research
- Assistance with writing reports and policy notes
Qualification and requirements
- Programming skills (and ideally experience) in Stata. Programming skills in Python or R are not required, but would be considered a bonus
- Solid understanding of statistics and econometrics
- Diligence, self-reliance, and reliability in data work
- Fluency (spoken and written) in English
Our Offer
- Excellent learning environment with insights into applied economic research, especially for students thinking about pursuing an academic career
- Environment and opportunity to hone programming skills and become an expert with Stata
- Work in team with internationally renowned economists and institutional partners, with exciting data and research agenda
- Flexible working times
- A possibility for small research projects within the group, depending on contract hours
Documents to be submitted
- Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
- Curriculum vitae (short version)
- Copy of school leaving certificate (Abitur/A-level)
- Transcript of records
- Copy of Bachelor's certificate (if available)
- Copy of certificate of enrolment
- Copy of work and/or internship certificates (if available)
Application procedure
Please apply online for the position: 2025/S06 Student Assistant CBPD via our application site by 2026-01-05.
Incoming applications will be evaluated on the basis of professional qualifications. Talents will be considered for employment regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Jonathan Deist (Tel +49 345 7753 740; Jonathan.Deist@iwh-halle.de) will be happy to answer any questions or provide further information.
