The Swiss Economic Institute (KOF) is seeking a Junior Researcher (Scientific assistants) to support Dr. Enea Baselgia's SNSF-funded research project "Taxation in a Globalized Economy: Profit Shifting, Tax Competition, and the Political Economy of Tax Havens" (70%, one-year fixed-term contract, starting November 1, 2026 or by agreement).

You will be employed at the KOF Swiss Economic Institute at ETH Zurich, which is the leading institute for applied research in economics in Switzerland. KOF has a strong collaborative environment that promotes exchange between research staff at different levels and in different functions and is committed to rigorous, applied research on policy-relevant topics with a connection to Switzerland.

Project background

In collaboration with leading scholars (incl., e.g., Florian Scheuer, Michael Siegenthaler, and Gabriel Zucman, among others), and leveraging exceptionally rich linked Swiss administrative data, the projects aim to generate new causal evidence and insights on multinational profit shifting, corporate tax competition, wealth taxation, and the political economy of tax havens, all questions of central importance to academics and policymakers alike at a time when international coordination on taxation is at a crossroads.

Job description

Your primary tasks will be to support the preparation and analysis of micro-level data underlying the project's research questions. This includes:

Preparing and managing linked micro-level datasets (cleaning, merging, quality checks)
Conducting descriptive analyses of administrative and survey data
Running guided empirical analyses using reduced-form causal inference methods
Preparing presentation slides and other research materials
Occasionally assisting in the organization of an academic workshop

Profile

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who is curious, proactive, and enthusiastic about producing rigorous scientific evidence to improve tax policy.

Your profile:

Completed master's degree in economics, political science, or other quantitative social science
Genuine interest in policy-relevant questions in taxation and public economics
Reliable, structured and precise working style
Very good planning and coordination skills
Comfortable formulating questions and proactively seeking guidance as needed
Curious and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership over their work
Solid foundations in causal inference methods (e.g., difference-in-differences, instrumental variables, and randomized experiments)
Proficiency in the statistical software package Stata and/or R
Prior experience with large-scale data cleaning and management (is not required but a plus)
Good command of German and English for this position
Excellent writing skills in English and German
Strong interest in applied scientific research (an interest in pursuing a PhD at a later stage is a plus but not necessary)

Workplace

We offer

Hands-on experience contributing to high-quality academic research and developing your own academic skills
Highly collaborative work environment: You will be working closely with researchers at different levels and be integrated in a team with other junior and PhD researchers
Professional supervision by experienced researchers, supporting you in your career development as an applied economist
Access to a flexible working environment: Opportunities for flexible working hours and a supportive learning environment
You can look forward to numerous benefits, a wide range of sports activities organised by the ASVZ
Salary and pension benefits according to ETH regulation

We value diversity and sustainability

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application including:

A cover letter
CV
Study transcripts
Master Deegre
At least one writing sample in English (e.g., Bachelor's or Master's thesis)

Applications must be submitted through our online application portal by 30 September 2026 at the latest.

Further information about the KOF Swiss Economic Institute can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to KOF HR Services, [email protected] (no applications).

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

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