Student assistant (research) for Department of Economics at Copenhagen Business School

Job title:

Student assistant (research) for Department of Economics at Copenhagen Business School

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Copenhagen Business School

Job description

The Department of Economics is looking for a student assistant for a permanent position.Working as a Student Assistant at the Department of Economics
At the Department of Economics (ECON), Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Frederiksberg, Denmark we regard it a central task to explain what motivates decision-makers, how economic institutions are – or should be – designed, and whether the interaction between institutional design and motivation leads to an efficient or optimal outcome from society’s point of view. Our research is often related to specific challenges facing different organisations.We are looking for a student research assistant for an average of 10 hours per week. The position has a large degree of flexibility, including during exam periods, and it is not time-restricted. The expected start date is August 15, 2025. You are expected to be able to be present at the department regularly. However, this will be defined in more detail together with your supervisor.Specifics for the position and your role
The core activity of the student assistant will be related to database work and assistance with empirical research. Examples of tasks are: Accessing and setting up data sets for analysis, cleaning data and documenting the process. Code writing and implementation of analysis will also be common tasks. The work will be directed by researchers in our department. Furthermore, you may be asked to produce publication-style tables and figures, and support faculty in working with registry data (Statistics Denmark). To summarise, you will undertake various tasks, including but not limited to: Data management, statistical programming, literature reviews and from time to time also some ad hoc tasks.About the candidate
You will have a good understanding of economics and/or statistics and econometrics, e.g. from the pursuit of a related degree, and preferably a good understanding of STATA, R and Matlab. Solid academic grades in your current studies, fluency in Danish and English, an ability to work independently as well as in teams, good organisational skills, and a willingness/enthusiasm to learn new methods will also be important.When occupying the vacancies, we prioritise, e.g.:

• Knowledge of STATA, R and/or Matlab
• Knowledge of economics, econometrics and statistics,
• Experience from previous occupation
• Grades achieved

Salary and employment conditions
Employment will be according to the HK organisational agreement and the Joint Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees’ Organisations (OAO-S Joint Agreement).The salary currently ranges between DKK 141,14 and DKK 148,06 per hour and is dependent on previous employment in the office profession and level of education. The pension contribution amounts to 16% of the pensionable salary components.It is a condition for employment that you are an active student enrolled at a Danish institution in higher education or a professional bachelor program, and that, at the start date at the latest, you have a physical address in Denmark, a Danish social security number and a Danish bank account.Recruitment Process
Copenhagen Business School invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position. A selection committee will review the applications and invite a selection of qualified candidates for an interview.One of CBS’s strategic goals is to promote diversity and inclusion within our organisation. Therefore, we strive for a recruitment process that minimises potential bias. We encourage applicants not to include photos or unnecessary personal information in the application.Job interviews are expected to be held from week 21.Additional Information
If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Associate Professor Lisbeth la Cour (llc.eco@cbs.dk) or Associate Professor Birthe Larsen (bl.eco@cbs.dk).The workplace is Copenhagen Business School, Department of Economics, Porcelænshaven 16A, 2000 Frederiksberg.Your Application
You apply for the position online by opening the link “apply online,” where you fill out the application form and attach an application with information about previous employment, exam papers, and CV, including documentation that you are enrolled at a Danish higher education institution no later than May 20, 2025. If you have documentation of previous office experience, please attach it, but it is not a requirement.

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Location

København

Job date

Fri, 09 May 2025 02:25:13 GMT

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