Student assistant (research) for Department of Economics

Working as a Student Assistant at 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 organizations.

We are looking for a student research assistant for an average of 12 hours per week. It is expected that you can be physically present at the institute a few times a week, but specific working hours will be agreed upon.

The position has a large degree of flexibility, including during exam periods and has a fixed duration until 31 January 2025. The start date is as soon as possible. You are expected to be able to be present at the department on a regular basis. However, this will be defined in more detail together with your supervisor.

Specifics for the positions and your role
The core activity of the student assistant will be compiling and cleaning data, writing code to implement analysis as directed by researchers in our department, produce publication style tables and figures, and support faculty in working with registry data. You will undertake various tasks, including but not limited to: data management, statistical programming, literature reviews. Some ad-hoc tasks will also be required.

The Person
You will have a good understanding of economics and/or statistics, e.g. from the pursuit of a related degree, as well as a good understanding of STATA. Solid academic grades in your current studies, fluency in English, an ability to work independently as well as in teams, good organizational skills, and a willingness/enthusiasm to learn new methods will also be important. Basic knowledge of Matlab and fluency in Danish are an asset but not required.

For more information please contact:
Luigi Butera – ECON ([email protected])

When occupying the vacancies, we prioritize e.g.:

• Knowledge of STATA
• Knowledge of economics and statistics
• Experience from previous occupation
• Grades achieved

Salary and employment conditions
Employment will be according to the HK- organizational agreement and the Joint Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees’ Organizations (OAO-S Joint Agreement).

The salary currently ranges between DKK 140.57 and DKK 147.46 and depends on previous employment within the office field and educational level. Pension contributions are made. The pension contribution amounts to 15% 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 in a professional bachelor programme 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 organization. Therefore, we strive for a recruitment process that minimizes potential bias. We encourage applicants not to include photos or unnecessary personal information in the application.

Job interviews will be held on an ongoing basis and are expected to be conducted in week 41.

Additional Information
If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact associate professor Luigi Butera, at [email protected]

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 10 October, 2024. If you have documentation of previous office experience, please attach it, but it is not a requirement.