Research Assistant (Programming Focused)

Mini-Job, (10h/Week, 519€ Brutto)
Posted: 16 September 2024

Location: Berlin, Germany

The ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin– Institute for the Economy and the Future of Work (RFBerlin), a research institute focused on applied and data-driven research, is seeking a research assistant to provide support to a project about migration flows across African countries and to Europe, led by Jérôme Adda and Giacomo Battiston.

The research assistant will support the research team in the estimation of a discrete choice dynamic structural econometrics model. Tasks will include, but will not be limited to, code optimization and parallelization on GPUs using Numpy, Scipy, and Numba Cuda libraries in Python, as well as data cleaning using the Panda library. Other tasks will include collecting data on migration flows from policy briefs. The research assistant will work under the supervision of the members of the research team, using top-notch computing resources.

This is a part-time position that offers flexible hours, allowing candidates to balance work and their studies. We aim for the position to start as soon as possible, after the end of the selection process. The contract is expected to last for 3 months, although the duration can change depending on the availability of the candidate and the needs of the research team.

Main Job Responsibilities

  • Code optimization and parallelization on GPUs using Numpy, Scipy and Numba Cuda libraries in Python.
  • Data cleaning using the Panda library.
  • Data entry based on policy reports about migration.

Profile

  • Currently enrolled as a master or bachelor student in data science, computer science, economics, statistics, or related disciplines.
  • Good coding skills with Python and Stata.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • (optional) interest in working with migration data.

How to Apply

RFBerlin is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and transcripts to Giacomo Battiston at [email protected]. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, and we will stop searching when the position is filled.

Feel free to contact [email protected] if you have any questions.