Research Assistant

8 hours per week / 20 %

The professorship of Quantitative Economic History (Cliometrics), under direction of Prof. Dr. Robert Stelter in the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Basel, invites applications for a Research Assistant (Hilfsassistent*in) position with a 20 % appointment.

Start date: 1st of February 2023.

Your position

The chair is currently in the process of launching new research projects. For these projects, we are looking for the support of a motivated student like you in the following tasks:

• Sifting and editing of historical data
• Assistance in creation and extension of databases
• Digitalization of historical sources and text mining

Your profile

• Bachelor or Master student at the University of Basel (or a university nearby)
• Passion for historical questions
• Competent handling of word processing software, e.g. Microsoft Office or Latex
• Expertise in OCR software
• Interest in programming (e.g. R and SQL) combined with the willingness to expand your skills via learning-by-doing
• A focused, persistent and accurate way of working

We offer you

We offer the opportunity to conduct high-quality research in a dynamic, innovative scientific working environment. Conditions of employment and salary are governed by the personnel and salary regulations of the University of Basel.

Application / Contact

Are you interested? Then we look forward to your complete online application.
Your application should include a cover letter, CV, copies of university diplomas and transcripts of academic records.

To obtain more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Stelter.

Closing Date: We will continuously consider incoming applications, until the position is filled.

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