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Intern in the Economic Data Science team

Full time Data Science Machine Learning Business Intelligence Statistics Biostatistics Data Warehouse

Job Description

The Swiss National Bank (SNB), as an independent central bank, conducts monetary policy in the overall interest of the country. It ensures price stability and thus contributes to an environment in which the economy can thrive.
Intern in the Economic Data Science team ( 80% - 100%)
The Economic Data Science unit produces macroeconomic analyses and forecasts to inform monetary policy decisions. It also contributes to methodological innovations and the further development of data pipelines. We are offering two internships in an interdisciplinary team of economists and data scientists. Both positions are for a duration of 12 months. Start dates are July 1, 2026, and September 1, 2026, or by arrangement. The workplace is centrally located in Zurich.
Your contribution:
  • Contributing to the development, provision and maintenance of data pipelines and analysis tools, particularly in the areas of Big Data, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing;
  • Supporting the team in creating forecasts;
  • Participation in economic policy and research projects.
Your knowledge and interests:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree with a quantitative focus (e.g., Computer Science, Economics/Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, etc.);
  • Solid programming skills in Python and experience with common libraries (including Pandas, NumPy), experience in R is an advantage;
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-Learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow) as well as DevOps tools and practices (especially Git, Gitlab CI/CD) is an advantage;
  • Strong interest in monetary policy issues, time series analysis and forecasting;
  • High affinity for IT and motivation to learn new tools and technologies;
  • Excellent knowledge of German or French as well as English.
Our range:
We offer a responsible and challenging position in a collegial environment and an organization that supports your professional and personal development. Our working conditions are modern and support a healthy work-life balance. This includes the option of working flexibly and from home.
The SNB respects the diverse needs and life experiences of its employees and promotes diversity. Equal opportunities and equal treatment are top priorities. Our remuneration is fair, market-based, and performance-related.
Further information can be found on our website: Swiss National Bank (SNB) - Employer SNB.
We look forward to getting to know you. Please submit your complete application dossier, including a cover letter, via our online application tool.
Swiss National Bank
Human Resources | Alex Allenspach
www.snb.ch
Swiss National Bank
About Swiss National Bank

As an independent central bank, the Swiss National Bank conducts the country's monetary policy. According to the constitution and the law, it must be guided by the overall interests of the country, ensuring price stability as the primary goal and taking the economic situation into account. It thus sets a fundamental framework for the development of the economy.

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