Scientific Associate

Neuenburg, Schweiz (and Homeoffice) | 80-80%

This is your contribution

• Conceive and develop statistical evaluations, indicators and data-based decision-making bases for the stakeholders of the social assistance statistics
• Process data sets using complex queries via R, Python, SQL and other analysis tools as well as processing of data links
• Automate, document and further develop data integration, analysis and publication processes
• Develop statistical evaluations, quality, operational and performance indicators and provide them for specialists, management and other stakeholders using Power BI
• Elaborate and maintain standards, governance principles and documentation for the data and analysis platform of the social assistance statistics
• Merge statistical, professional and technical requirements and shape the further development of the production and analysis processes

What makes you unique

• University degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Informatics or Economics, Social Science with a strong technical background
• Very good knowledge of R, Python, SQL, DAX and Power BI as well as experience in the conception and further development of data integration, analysis or data warehouse solutions. SAS knowledge is an advantage
• Ability to translate statistical, professional and technical requirements into sustainable solutions
• High degree of personal responsibility, conceptual strength as well as enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation. Knowledge of the social security system of Switzerland, especially social assistance, is an advantage
• Active knowledge of two official languages as well as very good English skills

In a nutshell

You will actively further develop the social assistance statistics of Switzerland and, using modern methods of data analysis, create the basis for sound decisions at all state levels. In doing so, you combine statistics, Data Science and the operation of modern data platforms and contribute to ensuring that the Confederation, Cantons and Municipalities can perform their social policy tasks on a common and reliable data basis.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Statistics counts. For you too.

The Federal Statistical Office (BFS) is the national competence center for public statistics and a central actor in the Swiss data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, advocates for harmonized data through national data management and uses data science methods to further develop the acquisition of knowledge from data. In this way, the BFS contributes to public opinion formation and makes an important contribution to modern democratic governance.

Additional information

The Social Assistance Section is responsible for the collection, processing, analysis and publication of data on need-based social benefits in Switzerland. It operates the social assistance statistics together with Cantons, Municipalities and other partners and provides current information for the steering of social policy. Furthermore, the Section develops and operates statistical foundations, indicators, monitoring systems and analyses on the social security system.

Questions about the position

Luzius von Gunten
Head of Data Analysis
+41 58 46 71659

Questions about the application

Marianne Zumbach
Head of Human Resources
+41 58 46 08367