Job Description

Student Research Assistant (m/w/d)

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20 % (limited by 01.11.2025 until 31.01.2026)

Your tasks

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Build and maintain experimental tasks in

oTree

(Python) with clientside components in

JavaScript

. Pilot, debug, and document experimental workflows. Assist with data handling, basic analysis, and reproducible code.

Your profile

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Current

Master's student in Economics

(exceptionally, strong Bachelor's candidates with excellent programming skills may be considered). Demonstrated proficiency in

Python

and

JavaScript

. Experience with

oTree

and/or choice experiments is highly desirable. Curious, reliable, and committed to high-quality research. We particularly encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

The Institute of Economic Research and Policy (ERP-HSG) at the University of St.Gallen is seeking a highly motivated Student Research Assistant to work on the SNF-funded project "RIPE - Rational Inattention and Preference Elicitation". The project is led by Prof. Dr. Michele Muller-Itten. In this project, we combine experimental, numeric and theoretical methods to study the behavioral implications of flexible, costly learning. A key part of the project is the testing of a novel experimental protocol that allows us to measure perceived learning costs. In a first step, we plan on implementing an online version of the experiment using oTree.

Location & workload:

The position is based at the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland. Students from nearby Swiss universities are welcome to apply (expect to commute to St.Gallen at least twice per month). The degree of employment is set at 20%, and the position is initially limited until the end of January 2026 (Extensions are possible).

How to apply:

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and copies of grade transcripts and certificates. In the cover letter, briefly describe your research interests, your motivation for joining the project, and how your background fits the position.

Compensation:

Compensation for this short-term position is based on the cantonal salary scales available at https://www.gesetzessammlung.sg.ch/frontend/

annex_document_dictionaries/3246 (Klasse F6/F7).

Application Deadline:

Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information about this position, please contact Prof. Michele Muller-Itten (michele.mueller-itten@unisg.ch).


We are looking forward to your online-application stating the

job ID

2603

apply here

Inspirational Work Environment

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Executive Education

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Network

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Family & Career

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Equal Opportunities

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Fit and Healthy

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Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.

For job-related questions

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Prof. Michele Muller-Itten

Assistant Professor of Microeconomics


Denise In-Albon

Institute Manager Administration

Your place of work

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University of St.Gallen

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A place where knowledge is created - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.

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