FRIBIS is looking for a student assistant

FRIBIS is looking for a student assistant to support research with economic experiments

Freiburg Institute for Basic Income Studies (FRIBIS) at the Faculty of Economics and Behavioural Sciences Faculty is looking for a Bachelor or Master Student Assistant to support the department and PhD students on the preparation and execution ofeconomic lab experiments on the theme of basic income and social contracting.

We are ideally looking for someone who is able to work in the position for at least 6 months, preferably longer.

Responsibilities:

• Coding economic lab experiments in Z-Tree (and possibly other software such as Lioness). Z-Tree is a widely used software package created for developing and executing economic laboratory experiments. You can find more information on ZTree here: https://www.ztree.uzh.ch/en.html
• Assisting in the planning, organization, and conduction of experimental sessions including recruiting participants, online marketing, and data bank administration
• Problem-solving and providing support to IT and technical problems
• (Potentially) providing support in preparation of teaching material.

Your profile:

• Good English language. German is a bonus
• Good computer skills
• Ability to quickly learn new software
• Problem-solving and creating thinking
• Independence and initiative
• You enjoy working in an intercultural and interdisciplinary team

Desired:

• Previous experience in coding, or with Z-Tree, O-Tree or Lioness are all desirable but not necessary. We expect that you will be able to learn on the job and become an expert on Z-Tree to support our team
• Economics or IT student.

If you are interested in pursuing further studies or writing your thesis at the Götz Werner Chair of Economic Policy and Constitutional Economic Theory under Professor Bernhard Neumärker on themes of basic income, experimental and behavioural economics, or social contracting, this is a good opportunity to work closely with researchers on this topic. Through this role, you can develop the skills to design and execute your own experiments in the contexts of your class work or thesis.

Work Conditions:

• From 40 up to 85 hours/month
• Flexible working hours to fit around your classes and other commitments
• Independent working conditions with regular check-ins and support from supervisors
• International team
• Position is available for 3 to 6 months, with possibility of extension.

Please send your application documents include a short, self-written motivation letter, resume, copy of your academic records and a certificate of enrollment, as well as any other relevant certificates or documents. Please include your expected date of graduation.

We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.