Research Assistant

The Department of Economics belongs to the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University and employs around 90 workers. We conduct top-level research and provide education in Economics with the help of a well-functioning administration. We are an international and dynamic department physically located at the center of campus in Frescati, north of the Stockholm city center, please visit: the Department of Economics.

Main responsibilities

The Department of Economics at Stockholm University is looking to hire a full-time predoctoral research fellow for a period of one year to start in January 2026.

The research fellow will support and collaborate on a series of new and ongoing projects within Public Economics and the Economics of Inequality. These projects involve a team of researchers: Professor David Seim (Department of Economics, Stockholm U), professor Gabriel Zucman (Paris School of Economics and UC Berkeley), professor Marius Ring (University of Texas at Austin), and Ph.D. students. The research projects leverage large administrative datasets and empirical methods from the research frontier.

The successful applicant will receive mentoring from the above-mentioned group. Research fellows are physically based at the Department of Economics at Stockholm University, Sweden, and are working closely with the team members. Prior research fellows at the Department of Economics have gone on to attend top-tier PhD programs in Economics.

Concrete tasks:

• Process and manage large datasets.
• Conduct statistical and econometric analysis, primarily using Stata, but also R and Python.
• Write project reports that summarize analysis.
• Prepare literature reviews.

Qualification requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a subject that that includes substantial quantitative coursework, for example, Master in Engineering or Economics.
• Extensive programming skills.
• Strong interest in economics and public policy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.

Other useful qualifications:

• Prior experience as a research assistant.
• Programming skills in Stata, R, and Python.
• Experience in working with large datasets.
• We place a large weight on personal characteristics, such as a positive and constructive attitude, service-mindedness, being meticulous and cooperative.

About the employment

The employment is fixed-term and full-time for 7-8 months starting from January 2026. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from professor David Seim, phone: +46 739 771 123, david.seim@su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete and that it is submitted before the deadline.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.