Research Associate
- 05 October 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
- Zürich
About the job
Educational Planning
Research Associate 60 - 80%
WE WORK ON THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THE EDUCATION OF TOMORROW.
Political decision-makers require a regular overview of the status and development of the education system. Educational planning collects statistical key figures and conducts in-depth analyses to provide well-founded knowledge about the cantonal education system and its environment.
To strengthen the Educational Monitoring Department, we are looking for a research associate 60% - 80% starting 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.
Your Areas of Responsibility
Together with other team members, you plan and implement data analyses in the field of education. For this, you research, prepare data, and communicate the results clearly and appropriately for the target audience in publications and other formats. In analysis projects, you take on conceptual, planning, and organisational responsibility. You discuss the results with decision-makers from politics and administration.
Depending on your professional focus, you will contribute to the Zurich Learning Trajectory Survey LEAPS and coordinate enquiries related to research projects in the school sector. Alternatively, your focus will be on producing forecasts in the education sector and further developing our analysis infrastructure, especially R packages.
Your Profile
We are looking for a committed person with a completed university degree (Master’s) in a social science field or in Data Science. Ideally, you bring the following:
- Very good knowledge of the Swiss education system
- Excellent skills in data management, data analysis, and visualisation using a programming language such as R or Python
- Experience in empirical social research in the educational context
- You can prepare and communicate scientific findings understandably for educational administration, schools, and politics
- Quick comprehension and ability to solve problems independently
- Independent and goal-oriented working style
- Communication skills and enjoyment of teamwork
Our Offer
We offer you a varied role where you can contribute and further develop your skills. You will have a centrally located workplace in a dynamic team as well as attractive employment conditions.
Interested in these diverse tasks? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. For information, please contact Viviane Zimmermann, 043 259 53 60. Please note that we only process applications submitted via the online tool. Applications through personnel service companies will not be considered for this position.
