Research Assistant Behavioral Economics - #43675

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Datum: vor 4 Wochen
Stadt: Bern, AG
Vertragstyp: Ganztags
Research Assistant Behavioral Economics 20-40%, fixed-term until 30.11.2026, Bern

Tasks

  • Literature review and study selection

Identification of suitable experimental studies with response time data

  • Database development and maintenance

Structured recording and documentation of relevant studies and datasets

  • Data preparation and analysis

Preparation of datasets and conducting initial reanalyses

  • Research support

Preparation of results and support for scientific papers

  • Optional: Teaching

Assistance with lecture materials

Requirements

Advanced bachelor's or master's degree in economics. Interest in behavioral economics, possibly with the intention of pursuing a PhD later. Strong analytical skills and experience working with data (e.g., in R, Python, or Stata) are a plus. A meticulous and structured approach to work, as well as good English skills, are required.

Strong research infrastructure and international network

Application and Contact

Please send your complete application documents (CV, cover letter, transcript of records, and employment references) by May 29, 2026

Research Assistant Behavioral Economics

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Start Date 01.07.2026

Employment Relationship 20-40%, fixed-term until 30.11.2026

Institution / Workplace University of Bern, Department of Economics Bern

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job Description

In this research assistant position, you will support us in systematically leveraging the previously untapped informational potential of response times in existing (experimental) datasets. You will build a structured database of relevant studies, prepare them for reanalysis, and conduct initial evaluations. In this way, you will contribute directly to the further development of our research agenda. Optionally, you can also contribute to the revision of teaching materials.

Tasks

  • Literature review and study selection

Identification of suitable experimental studies with response time data

  • Database development and maintenance

Structured recording and documentation of relevant studies and datasets

  • Data preparation and analysis

Preparation of datasets and conducting initial reanalyses

  • Research support

Preparation of results and support for scientific papers

  • Optional: Teaching

Assistance with lecture materials

Requirements

Advanced bachelor's or master's degree in economics. Interest in behavioral economics, possibly with the intention of pursuing a PhD later. Strong analytical skills and experience working with data (e.g., in R, Python, or Stata) are a plus. A meticulous and structured approach to work, as well as good English skills, are required.

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Strong research infrastructure and international network

Collaborative environment and ambitious team

International reputation

Individual career support

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  • Collaborative environment and ambitious team
  • International reputation
  • Individual career support

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Application and Contact

Please send your complete application documents (CV, cover letter, transcript of records, and employment references) by May 29, 2026

Questions about the position?

Manuela Soltermann

[email protected]

Phone +41 31 684 39 74

Questions about the application?

Manuela Soltermann

[email protected]

Phone +41 31 684 39 74

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