Student Assistant Dept. Structural Change and Productivity
The Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) – Member of the Leibniz Association seeks to hire a
Student Assistant (f/m/x) for 20 h per month
to support the research group “Understanding the Economic Gap Between East and West Germany” led by Ufuk Akcigit (University of Chicago) in the Department of Structural Change and Productivity.
Enrolled students in a Master's programme in economics, data science, business or related fields, 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 (Saale). The position is limited to 6 months.
Areas of responsibility
- data preparation using statistical software
- programming for graphical representation and econometric analysis
- assistance with project-related and exploratory research
Qualification, requirements and our offer
- intermediate Russian language skills
- proficient in MS Excel
- ideally programming skills/experience in Stata and/or R
- diligence, self-reliance, and reliability in data work
- fluency (spoken and written) in English
- ideally good knowledge of the German language
We offer
- excellent learning environment with insights into applied economic research, especially for students thinking about pursuing an academic career
- work in a team of internationally renowned scholars in economics, with exciting data and research agenda
- flexible working times and partial home office possibility
- a possibility for small research projects within the group, depending on contract hours
Documents to be submitted
Please submit the following documents:
- 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/S02 Student Assistant Dept. Structural Change and Productivity via our application site by 2025-03-12.
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. Anna Zherdeva (Tel +49 345 7753 864; Anna. Zherdeva@iwh-halle.de) will be happy to answer any questions or provide further information.
