Center of Reproducible Science and Research Synthesis
Research assistant for 9 to 12 months 20 - 30 %
Start of employment September 1st, 2025 or as soon as possible., temporaryThe University of Zurich (UZH) plays a prominent role in Open and Reproducible Science, both nationally and internationally. With the Center of Reproducible Science and Research Synthesis (CRS), UZH pursues the goal to improve the overall reproducibility of empirical research and to promote original research in meta-science. This position is partly funded via a collaborative project with the Swiss Statistical Society (SSS) which is commit-ted to improve the statistical standards in the empirical literature.
Your responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in research projects related to statistical literacy, reproducibility and research evaluation. In particular, the candidate will work on
- The Early Career Reviewer project to train the next generation of statistical reviewers. Find more infor-mation on the current state of the project on stat.ch/en/activities/early_career_reviewers. Specific tasks entails,
- Building a customisable peer review template,
- Integrating current research assessment reforms into the platform,
- Supporting stakeholder engagement (e.g., survey to investigate stakeholder needs),
- Supporting the organisation of upcoming workshops.
- A meta-research project focused on decision-making in academia, specifically decisions for funding and hiring. Specific tasks include screening and data extraction for a scoping review, and supporting the development of an online data warehouse and platform.
Your profile
The candidate should have a strong interest in improving the quality of research through the review process, and changing the incentive system in academia. Specifically, the candidate should have
- A bachelor or equivalent in a quantitative or empirical field.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team.
- Excellent knowledge of English and communication skills.
- Computational skills, including R and Git, are a plus.
- Experience engaging with the scientific literature in peer-review journals is a plus.
Information on your application
Please submit your application (CV and cover letter) as one PDF file.What we offer
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
Location
Center of Reproducible Science and Research Synthesis
Hirschengraben 84, 8001 Zürich, SwitzerlandFurther information
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Rachel Heyard
Senior Researcher
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