Policy Manager: Translating Research into Practice — Universität Zürich
CHF 101'500 - 154'000
Universität Zürich · Zürich (ZH)
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 65 days ago
SalaryCHF 101'500 - 154'000
Role overview
As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various fields of study and career.
With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the University offers an inspiring working environment in top research and education.
Use your talent and skills with us.
- As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various fields of study and career.
- With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the University offers an inspiring working environment in top research and education.
- Project management and research:
- You support as an expert:in the field of evidence and impact measurement in the following areas:in the field of R & D
- work experience in a developing country We offer: Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers.
Main responsibilities
- Project management and research:
- You support as an expert:in the field of evidence and impact measurement in the following areas:in the field of R & D
- You accompany our partner organisation in the design and implementation of causal impact studies
- You first outline the state of research on relevant topics of the ZCED Out Access and Science Communication:
- You first use communication materials such as policy letters, media articles and reports for decision makers:in and the interested public.
- You plan and organize public lectures and other events of the Centre
- You design and lead workshops on the topic of evidence and impact measurement Structure and further development of the Centre:
- You actively participate in the structural structure and strategic development of the Centre
- You contribute to the maintenance and expansion of the network in politics, business and society
What the company offers
- work experience in a developing country We offer: Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers.
Application process
- You engage in the acquisition of new projects and prepare research and funding applications for requirements: Requires: Joy and a strong interest in
- practice The research is based on the results of research and the combination of scientific evidence with politics and practice.
- Curiosity and knowledge of methods for measuring effects, e.g.
- through experience in research or practice (Public Policy)
- University degree or PhD in economics or other quantitative social sciences, ideally with focus or proven knowledge in development economics and/or public policy
- Knowledge of the state of research in development economics and the international leading research actors in this field or the willingness to develop this knowledge quickly
Company and context
- Self-initiative, reliability and very good organizational skills
- Enjoy participating in a small, growing team in building up,
- to design structures together, to manage several projects in parallel and to live an open learning and error culture.
- A knowledge of German and English in word and writing (working and publishing languages) But no plus is required: •37% work experience at the interface between research and practice
- knowledge of Swiss political structures and institutions
- experience in conducting research projects, ideally in the context of developmental economics
- Find out more at https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html.
Additional details
- Tasks: Project management and research:
- You engage in the acquisition of new projects and prepare research and funding applications for requirements: Requires: Joy and a strong interest in
Notes and original content
- You engage in the acquisition of new projects and prepare research and funding applications for requirements: Requires:
- Joy and a strong interest in
