Data Scientist (w/m/d), 60 - 70 %
- Stadt Zürich
- Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
- 08/02/2025
Full time
Data Science
Business Intelligence
Statistics
Biostatistics
Job Description
You independently carry out statistical analyses using multivariate and other methods and prepare data using current technologies.
You extract data from various sources (register data, survey data, data from the city administration) and are responsible for the creation and maintenance of automated evaluation processes.
Together with colleagues, you supervise various specialist and topic areas, particularly in the areas of housing, construction, spatial planning and business.
You publish data in a wide variety of formats - such as D3, Shiny, online articles, OGD - and create customer-specific evaluations.
You work on cross-team projects.
You extract data from various sources (register data, survey data, data from the city administration) and are responsible for the creation and maintenance of automated evaluation processes.
Together with colleagues, you supervise various specialist and topic areas, particularly in the areas of housing, construction, spatial planning and business.
You publish data in a wide variety of formats - such as D3, Shiny, online articles, OGD - and create customer-specific evaluations.
You work on cross-team projects.
Profile
Completed university degree (data science, mathematics, information technology, natural or social sciences) with a focus on statistics and enjoyment of working on complex and demanding tasks
Excellent practical knowledge of R as well as SAS or Python with in-depth knowledge of spatial data analysis and GIS. Git knowledge is a must, shell programming and other programming as well as Linux knowledge is an advantage
Good knowledge of multivariate statistics, sampling theory, data preparation, regression models, parametric modeling, sensitivity and time series analysis
Initiative, independent and dialogue-oriented team player with a quick grasp of things who can handle high levels of stress
Interest and willingness to familiarize yourself intensively with important urban issues in order to be able to provide professional support within and outside the city administration; knowledge of the diverse structures of the city of Zurich and public administration is an advantage
Very good oral and written communication and expression in German
Completed university degree (data science, mathematics, information technology, natural or social sciences) with a focus on statistics and enjoyment of working on complex and demanding tasks
Excellent practical knowledge of R as well as SAS or Python with in-depth knowledge of spatial data analysis and GIS. Git knowledge is a must, shell programming and other programming as well as Linux knowledge is an advantage
Good knowledge of multivariate statistics, sampling theory, data preparation, regression models, parametric modeling, sensitivity and time series analysis
Initiative, independent and dialogue-oriented team player with a quick grasp of things who can handle high levels of stress
Interest and willingness to familiarize yourself intensively with important urban issues in order to be able to provide professional support within and outside the city administration; knowledge of the diverse structures of the city of Zurich and public administration is an advantage
Very good oral and written communication and expression in German
We offer
A varied, demanding and challenging job awaits you in a very motivated team in the middle of Zurich's old town. You can also expect an environment that values the diversity of lifestyles and family forms and promotes women and men equally.
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via the online tool by February 23, 2025!
The initial interviews will take place in calendar week 10.
A varied, demanding and challenging job awaits you in a very motivated team in the middle of Zurich's old town. You can also expect an environment that values the diversity of lifestyles and family forms and promotes women and men equally.
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via the online tool by February 23, 2025!
The initial interviews will take place in calendar week 10.
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About us
Statistics City of Zurich (SSZ) is a service department of the Presidential Department of the City of Zurich. As the city administration's numerical memory, Statistics City of Zurich is responsible for communicating statistical information to the public, politicians and administrators in line with their needs. Special analyses, surveys and a variety of other services also enable targeted answers to individual questions and the implementation of customer-specific orders, always taking data protection and data security into account.
About us
Statistics City of Zurich (SSZ) is a service department of the Presidential Department of the City of Zurich. As the city administration's numerical memory, Statistics City of Zurich is responsible for communicating statistical information to the public, politicians and administrators in line with their needs. Special analyses, surveys and a variety of other services also enable targeted answers to individual questions and the implementation of customer-specific orders, always taking data protection and data security into account.
Interested?
For further information, please contact Daniel Baumgartner, Head of Offers, telephone +41 44 412 08 08.
About Stadt Zürich
Grün Stadt Zürich, commonly shortened to GSZ, is the Office of Parks and Open Spaces being a service of the Civil Engineering and Waste Management Department of Swiss city of Zürich. Gsz is responsible for creating, preserving and maintaining the city's park system, sports facilities, urban forests, cemeteries, public swimming pools and playgrounds.