Job Description
The Deutsche Bundesbank is a special type of bank. Together with the ECB and the other euro area central banks, we ensure a stable euro. To achieve this, as well as other central bank tasks, we need a diverse range of specialists in a wide array of areas in order for the institution to function. Join us and become part of a strong team of reliable and responsible individuals.
Research Assistant on a part-time basis (50%)
for our Research Centre
Location: Frankfurt am Main
Position: Part-time, temporary position (initially limited to 2 years)
Job-ID: 2025_1269_02
- Your role will be to support the academic work of your colleagues in the Research Centre in the area of empirical microeconomics, particularly through your involvement in the survey projects conducted by the Centre.
- You will be responsible for preparing and analysing microdata on the behaviour and expectations of firms.
- As part of an international team, your work will centre on fundamental issues, with the resulting insights intended to provide a sound academic footing for the Deutsche Bundesbank's decisions.
- You will have access to excellent IT facilities and first-class data resources and will have the opportunity to interact with leading international researchers.
- Master's degree or equivalent qualification in a degree programme with a quantitative focus (e.g. economics or statistics); ideally, enrolled in or pursuing a PhD programme in economics, business administration or statistics
- Working towards a specialisation in empirical microeconomics
- Good knowledge of mathematical/statistical applications, especially Stata (or R)
- Experience working with microdata and survey data is preferred
- Familiarity with data visualisation software (e.g. Tableau, R-Shiny) would be an asset
- Strong analytical skills
- Organisational skills as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Very good command of English; a grounding in German
Remuneration and prospects
Remuneration that corresponds to pay grade E 13 of the wage agreement for the public sector (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD) plus a bank allowance, international working environment, varied tasks, extensive training opportunities, support for your PhD/doctorate degree
New work
Extensive options for working from home within Germany (generally up to 60 % of total working hours), friendly and respectful working environment, flexible and predictable working hours, promotion of a healthy work-life balance
Extra benefits
Free Deutschlandticket as a JobTicket, good transport links (bus and train), central location, workplace health management scheme, staff canteen