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Research Associate in Data & AI Governance

Full time Data Science Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Data Governance Data Warehouse

Job Description

50%–70%

Presidential Department, Statistical Office

August 1, 2026 or by agreement

Your tasks

Strategy implementation in the field of data and AI: You will contribute to the implementation of the cantonal data and AI strategy, specify strategic requirements into actionable measures, and help shape the requirements gathering and the development of the cantonal AI register.

Further development of data and AI governance: You will shape the further development of cantonal data and AI governance. In addition, you will be responsible for building data spaces and implementing them in the data catalog.

Management support and project coordination: You advise the management level in their committee work, lead projects in the field of data and AI, prepare reports and concepts and promote professional exchange within the administration.

Your profile

Experience: You enjoy working in a data- and technology-driven environment. You have experience in project management and conceptual work, as well as knowledge of AI or data governance. Experience in public administration is an advantage.

Personality: You are an open, motivated person with a strong interest in data and technology and enjoy taking on responsibility. Your quick comprehension and strong strategic thinking help you to master new challenges.

Education: You have a university degree at the Master's level and several years of experience in an environment relevant to this position.

Language: You communicate in flawless German, both spoken and written; knowledge of a second national language and English is a plus.

An insight into our work

The Statistical Office is part of the Presidential Department and serves as the statistics and data competence center for the Canton of Basel-Stadt. Operating independently and according to scientific principles, it provides up-to-date statistical information and delivers reliable services to the public and government. By publishing open government data, it contributes to transparency in government actions. It shapes data management within the canton and advocates for efficient data flows and effective data governance.
The Data Competence Center at the Statistical Office is responsible for the use of artificial intelligence. Its remit also includes managing the office for open government data. The work of the Data Competence Center has a public impact. We publish the source code of our applications as open source on GitHub at https://github.com/DCC-BS.

Your advantages

Work in the heart of Basel

Our centrally located sites are easily accessible on foot, by bicycle and by public transport.

Use your talents and your potential

We support your professional advancement with a wide range of further education and development opportunities throughout all phases of life.

Reconcile your professional and private life

We support you in the best possible way with flexible working hours, part-time work and home office options, as well as annual and trust-based working hours and job sharing opportunities.

Questions about your application

Your contact

Questions about the function

Melanie Kolbe-Guyot
Head of Data Governance and Compliance
Tel. +41 61 267 59 28

Questions about your application

Jonas Eckenfels
Deputy Head of the Statistical Office
Tel. +41 61 267 87 48

Versatile.
Working for the city of Basel.

One thing unites all of our more than 11,000 employees: they are actively involved in the city, supporting, empowering, guiding, shaping, and protecting. With their dedication, they contribute every day to making Basel-Stadt a vibrant and lovable city. Our employees and their opportunities are as diverse as our tasks. Welcome to the team of the Canton of Basel-Stadt!

Kanton Basel-Stadt
About Kanton Basel-Stadt

37 km2, three municipalities and almost 200,000 inhabitants. In Basel-Stadt, the variety and range of offers of a big city are combined with the charm and manageability of a small town. Basel-Stadt is the center of a trinational metropolitan region and works closely with its neighbors in the areas of politics, business and science. As an attractive center of life, Basel-Stadt offers museums, restaurants and clubs as well as well-kept parks and playgrounds. Would you like to work for us? Diverse tasks and challenges await you. Whether in a managerial position or as a specialist – your commitment will benefit the residents. With a good 10,000 employees, we are one of the most important employers in the region – and one of the most attractive as well. We pay attention to equal opportunities and make it possible to reconcile work and family life. With us you will find space for your professional development. The canton's job market: http://www.stellen.bs.ch Here you will find all of our vacancies and with a job subscription you can be kept informed about new vacancies. The canton of Basel-Stadt on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Rathaus.Basel https://twitter.com/BaselStadt https://www.youtube.com/kantonbaselstadt https://www.instagram. com/kantonbaselstadt/

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