Data Scientist for Social Affairs and Health (m/f/d)
Kanton St.Gallen
Sankt Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:16 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Sankt Gallen
Job summary
Join the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland, with 6000 staff working for the public good. This role offers a diverse and meaningful work environment.
Tasks
- Prepare and analyze statistics on household economic conditions and subsidies.
- Collect and analyze data on inpatient health services.
- Contribute to the new data focus in the statistics office.
Skills
- Master's degree (preferably PhD) and experience in data science.
- Strong statistical analysis and modeling skills, especially in health.
- Proficiency in R and experience with database management.
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As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the
cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,
our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful
work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
The Statistics Office is responsible for the collection, procurement, processing, and dissemination of statistical data and information about the canton of St. Gallen and related matters. A total of 14 employees are employed. The office is located in the General Secretariat of the Department of Economic Affairs.
As reinforcement for the Data team in the Statistics Office, we are looking for a
Data Scientist for Social Affairs and Health (m/f/d)
Starting: March 1, 2026, or by arrangement
Workload: 70-80%
Workplace: St. Gallen
What to expect
- Preparing, analyzing, and publishing statistics on the economic situation of private households and simulations within the framework of individual premium reductions
- Collecting and analyzing statistics on inpatient health care
- Co-designing the new data focus of the office (DWH, Linked Open Data, data catalog)
- Advising and supporting external stakeholders on statistical questions and data management issues
What distinguishes you
- Master's degree (preferably doctorate)
- Experience in the field of data science with a special focus on statistical analyses and modeling, preferably in social affairs and health
- Preferably experience in building and managing databases
- Experience in leading complex projects, including consulting and knowledge transfer
- Good knowledge of high-level programming languages (especially R), experience with version control tools is an advantage (git/gitea)
- Independent handling of complex analytical and conceptually demanding tasks
What we offer
- Powerful open-source infrastructure (R, Postgres, etc.)
- Varied range of tasks
- Various working time models, flexible working hours, and the possibility of home office
- Attractive workplace within walking distance of the train station
Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.
Further information:
Bettina Meier, HR Business Partner (Phone 058 229 04 51)
