Scientific Research Associate

About the job

Neuchâtel, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-80%

You can contribute in this role

• Design and develop statistical evaluations, indicators and data-based decision-making foundations for the stakeholders of social assistance statistics
• Process data sets using complex queries with R, Python, SQL and other analysis tools as well as handle data linkages
• Automate, document and further develop data integration, analysis and publication processes
• Develop statistical evaluations, quality, operational and performance indicators and provide them to specialists, management and other stakeholders using Power BI
• Develop and maintain standards, governance principles and documentation for the data and analysis platform of social assistance statistics
• Integrate statistical, professional and technical requirements and shape the further development of production and analysis processes

What makes you unique

• University degree in statistics, data science, computer science, business informatics or economics, social sciences with a strong technical background
• Very good knowledge of R, Python, SQL, DAX and Power BI as well as experience in designing and further developing data integration, analysis or data warehouse solutions. SAS knowledge is an advantage
• Ability to translate statistical, professional and technical requirements into sustainable solutions
• High personal responsibility, conceptual strength and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration. Knowledge of the Swiss social security system, especially social assistance, is an advantage
• Active knowledge of two official languages as well as very good English skills

In a nutshell

You actively develop the social assistance statistics of Switzerland and create the basis for well-founded decisions at all government levels using modern data analysis methods. In doing so, you combine statistics, data science and the operation of modern data platforms and help ensure that the federal government, cantons and municipalities can fulfil their social policy tasks on a common and reliable data basis.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Statistics matter. For you too.

The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) is the national competence centre for public statistics and a central player in the Swiss data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, advocates for harmonised data through national data management and advances knowledge extraction from data using data science methods. In doing so, the FSO contributes to public opinion formation and makes an important contribution to modern democratic governance.

Additional information

The Social Assistance Section is responsible for the collection, preparation, analysis and publication of data on means-tested social benefits in Switzerland. It operates the social assistance statistics together with cantons, municipalities and other partners and provides up-to-date information for social policy management. In addition, the section develops and operates statistical foundations, indicators, monitoring systems and analyses of the social security system.

Questions about the position

Luzius von Gunten
Head of Data Analysis
+41 58 46 71659

Questions about the application

Marianne Zumbach
Head of Human Resources
+41 58 46 08367