The IHS – Institute for Advanced Studies (https://www.ihs.ac.at/) in Vienna is a leading non-university research institute that creates empirically based knowledge on significant economic and social challenges of our time. It delivers excellent applied basic research and impartial scientific policy advice, combining economic and social science perspectives. IHS is looking to fill the following full-time position in its newly established Competence Center Survey Research.
Staff Scientist (f/m/d)
As a staff scientist, you will support an inter-disciplinary team in the implementation and analysis of complex surveys, notably the European Social Survey (ESS) and the Student Social Survey (SOLA), in all phases of data collection and processing. Your tasks will include
- Carrying out statistical analyses and preparing reports
- Programming syntaxes for data preparation and plausibility checks
- Maintenance of project-specific databases
- Supporting the helplines and field management
- Revising and translating questionnaires
- Ensuring smooth collaboration in international research teams
About you
- You hold a Master’s degree in economics, sociology, statistics or a related field.
- You have a sound knowledge of statistical methods for applied economic and social research.
- You are an experienced programmer (e.g., Python, R, STATA, Matlab, SPSS) and have a very good command of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English.
- You are a team- and service-oriented personality with a structured and independent way of working
What we can offer you
- A responsible, varied job in a dynamic research environment
- Methodological training and opportunities to gain your own initial research experiences
- A collegial team in a non-discriminatory working environment with respectful cooperation
- Flexible working time arrangements and the option of mobile working, IHS is a certified family-friendly employer
- A great location set in the heart of Vienna and a fully operating infrastructure
The monthly salary for the advertised position is € 3,831.15 gross for a 35-hour week, paid 14 times per year. The position is to be filled as soon as possible, preferably by January 15, 2025.
IHS is an equal opportunity employer. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for the career advancement of women and for creating an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.
Interested?
Please send your application (including cover letter, CV and certificates) in a single PDF document by December 6, 2024, via e-mail to application(at)ihs.ac.at. For any questions about the position, please contact the Head of the Competence Center, Vlasta Zucha.
We will protect your personal data during the application process. You will find our data protection regulations in the application process here https://www.ihs.ac.at/services-for-ihs-members/privacy-policy/.
Die Ausschreibung ist auch im Internet unter https://www.ihs.ac.at/fileadmin/public/2016_Files/Documents/2024/241110_Stellenausschreibung_Staff_Scientist_Survey_Research.pdf abrufbar.