Working Student Research & Methodology 50% (m/f/d)

About the job

About us

comparis.ch is Switzerland's leading comparison platform. For 30 years, we have been comparing tariffs and services from health insurers, insurance companies, banks, and telecom providers, among others, and offer the largest Swiss online marketplaces for real estate and cars. With comprehensive comparisons, we create transparency and help our users make the right decisions for them. With over 80 million visitors per year, we are one of the most frequently used websites in Switzerland. Nine out of ten people know us as THE independent comparison platform in Switzerland. 

What you will do

The position includes the methodological conception, analysis, and editorial preparation of consumer-relevant studies and market analyses. The focus lies at the interface between data science and business journalism. Data collection and the creation of initial text drafts are largely carried out using automated, AI-supported systems. The emphasis of the role is on validation, strategic study planning, and the qualitative finalisation of publications in collaboration with the Comparis subject matter experts. 

Your tasks 

• Methodological study design: Development of study designs and survey instruments (e.g. questionnaires) based on the topics and objectives set by the Comparis experts.
• Data interpretation: Analysis and validation of evaluations provided by data analysts to derive relevant market insights.
• Editorial quality assurance: Revision and finalisation of automatically generated raw texts to ensure high journalistic quality and precision together with the Comparis experts.
• Result preparation: Preparation of complex data sets for different publication formats (press releases, social media, interactive tools, etc.).

About us

What you will do

Your new team

Required Skills and Qualifications

What we expect from you

• Educational level: Enrolment in a master’s degree programme in social sciences, sociology, psychology, or a comparable discipline with a quantitative focus.
• Methodological focus: Solid knowledge in empirical social research as well as the ability to professionally interpret statistical analyses.
• Language skills: German at native level with excellent editorial expression and good English skills.
• Role focus: The emphasis is on methodological rigour and textual precision. Topic development and technical AI management are not part of the position.

What you bring with you

What we expect from you

Nice to Have

Your new team

Our Benefits

Our Benefits

In return, here is what you can expect from us

In addition to attractive and challenging topics, you will find a motivated and humorous team with a high degree of personal responsibility and plenty of scope for creativity in an agile environment. Independence, pragmatic action, and a pronounced "can-do" mentality characterise our daily collaboration. At the same time, we place great value on a balanced work-life balance – with flexible working hours, uncomplicated holiday planning, and sabbatical options. You can expect a modern workplace in Zurich where you can contribute your previous experience and at the same time discover new perspectives. Furthermore, you will gain exciting insights into market-relevant data structures and the opportunity to actively shape the digital transformation in the research area. 

In return, here is what you can expect from us

Have we triggered your interest?

Then do not hesitate and apply for our position today. If you have any questions, Daphne, our People Management Leader, will be happy to assist you. We look forward to your application! 
 
comparis.ch, Daphne Rühl, People Management Lead 
Birmensdorferstrasse 108, 8003 Zurich, Tel: +41 44 360 53 73 

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