Fachhochschule Graubünden
Chur
Yesterday
Scientific Project Manager
- 11 March 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Chur
Job summary
Join FH Graubünden as a Project Leader in Applied Econometrics. Engage in dynamic research and teaching opportunities.
Tasks
- Strengthen our focus on Applied Econometrics through research.
- Lead projects addressing economic policy issues in various areas.
- Utilize statistical methods to enhance data-driven policy-making.
Skills
- Master's degree in Economics or related field; PhD preferred.
- Strong knowledge in statistics, econometrics, and large data sets.
- Proficiency in R, Stata, and/or Python.
Is this helpful?
About the job
In this role, you will strengthen our methodological focus on Applied Econometrics. You will be involved in at least one of our research priorities: regional development, labor market and social policy, or energy economics. In doing so, you will acquire, design, and lead research projects on economic policy issues. You will work with statistical and empirical-economic methods and contribute to the further development of data-driven policy design and business development (e.g., in the operation and further development of our Swiss Regional Economic / Swiss REco Dashboard). Together as a team, you will tackle complex issues and develop well-founded solutions for our practice partners. Additionally, you will be involved in teaching and convey economics and statistics topics in our bachelor's degree programs.
As a university, FH Graubünden relies on dynamic thinking and proactive action. We develop our more than 2400 students in initial and continuing education into responsible personalities. In our inter- and transdisciplinary research, we focus on applied future technologies, development in the Alpine region, and entrepreneurial action. As an employer, we promote equal opportunities and diversity. For our Center for Economic Policy Research (ZWF), we are looking for a
Scientific Project Manager
(80 - 100 %)
Your profile
- Master's degree in economics or a related field (PhD advantageous)
- Solid knowledge of statistics, econometrics, and handling large datasets
- Proficient with R, Stata, and/or Python
- Teaching experience and didactic training (advantageous)
- Very good German and English skills, spoken and written
We inspire you with
- our dynamic team spirit and personal atmosphere
- exciting research projects on current economic policy issues
- three weeks of annual time credit for personal development
- our support in further education (e.g., for a PhD)
- modern employment conditions and many sports and cultural offers
The position is initially limited to 3 years, with the possibility of extension. For further information, Prof. Dr. Andreas Nicklisch, Head of Research at the Center for Economic Policy Research (ZWF), is happy to assist you. Phone: +41 81 286 37 36 or email: andreas.nicklisch@fhgr.ch.
