Scientific Associate

Neuchâtel, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-80%

Your contribution

• Design and develop statistical analyses, indicators and bases for making data-driven decisions for social assistance statistics stakeholders
• Process datasets through complex queries using R, Python, SQL and other analysis tools, as well as process data links
• Automate, document and further develop data integration, analysis and publication processes
• Develop statistical analyses, quality, operational and performance indicators and make them available to experts, managers and other stakeholders via Power BI
• Elaborate and update standards, governance principles and documentation related to the data and analysis platform of social assistance statistics
• Integrate statistical, specialist and technical requirements and define the further development of production and analysis processes

What distinguishes you

• University degree in statistics, data science, computer science, business informatics, economics or social sciences, with a solid technical background
• Excellent knowledge of R, Python, SQL, DAX and Power BI, as well as experience in the design and further development of data integration, analysis or data warehouse solutions. Knowledge of SAS is an advantage
• Ability to translate statistical, specialist and technical requirements into sustainable solutions
• High autonomy, conceptual ability and inclination for interdisciplinary collaboration. Knowledge of the Swiss social security system, in particular social assistance, is an advantage
• Active knowledge of two official languages and excellent knowledge of English

In summary

You will actively contribute to the further development of social assistance statistics in Switzerland and, thanks to modern data analysis methods, create the basis for informed decisions at all levels of the State. At the same time, by combining statistics, data science and the management of modern data platforms, you will help ensure that the Confederation, Cantons and Municipalities can perform their social policy tasks based on a common and reliable set of data.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Experiencing diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

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

Statistics count. For you too.

The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) is the national competence center for public statistics and the hub of the Swiss data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, is committed, through national data management, to harmonized data and uses data science methods to extract further information from data. In this way, the FSO contributes to shaping public opinion by providing an important contribution to modern democratic governance.

Complementary information

The Social Assistance section is responsible for the collection, processing, analysis and publication of data relating to need-based social benefits in Switzerland. It manages social assistance statistics in collaboration with Cantons, Municipalities and other partners and provides up-to-date information for social policy management. Furthermore, the section develops and manages statistical bases, indicators, monitoring systems and analyses relating to the social security system.

Questions about the workplace

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

Questions about the application

Marianne Zumbach
Manager at the Personnel Service
+41 58 46 08367