TUM School of Management, HDSC, Bildungscampus Heilbronn

Student Assistants (m/f/d) – Empirical Economics & Data Science (2 Positions)

09.05.2026, Studentische Hilfskräfte, Praktikantenstellen, Studienarbeiten

The Professorship of Empirical Economics & Data Science at the TUM School of Management, Campus Heilbronn—part of the Heilbronn Data Science Center—is seeking two highly motivated Student Assistants to support research and teaching activities, starting as soon as possible (8–20 hours per week).

Who We Are
We are an international research group working at the forefront of empirical economics, data science, and artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on causal AI. Embedded in TUM’s dynamic Heilbronn campus, we operate at the interface of academia and industry, contributing to cutting-edge research with real-world impact.

Your Role
As a Student Assistant, you will:

• Support empirical research projects (e.g., data collection, preparation, and analysis)
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare research materials
• Apply statistical and programming tools to real-world datasets
• Contribute to academic outputs and ongoing research activities
• Support the organization of workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Help build and maintain collaborations with industry partners

Your Profile
You are a highly motivated and reliable student with a strong interest in data-driven research. In particular, you:

• Are enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program with a quantitative focus (e.g., management & data science, economics, statistics, information engineering, or a related field)
• Have completed initial coursework in quantitative methods and statistics
• Bring programming skills in Python, R, or similar tools (preferred)
• Work in a structured, careful, and independent manner
• Have excellent English skills (written and spoken)

What We Offer

• Close collaboration with an ambitious, international research team
• Hands-on involvement in cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI and economics
• Early exposure to academic research, publishing, and scientific work
• Flexible working hours compatible with your studies
• A modern, highly dynamic research environment at TUM Campus Heilbronn

We particularly support high-potential students aiming for top international Master’s and PhD programs through mentoring, research guidance, and strong academic references.

Application
Please send your application (cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and references, if available) as a single PDF file to:
jobs.udsm@mgt.tum.de (Contact: Ms. Elke Kröber)

Subject line:
“Student Assistant – Empirical Economics & Data Science”

Application deadline: June 15, 2026

TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. Candidates with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

Data Protection
By applying, you submit personal data to the Technical University of Munich (TUM). For information on data processing in accordance with Art. 13 GDPR, please refer to: https://portal.mytum.de/kompass/datenschutz/Bewerbung. By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read and understood this information.

Kontakt: Elke Kröber / Mail: jobs.udsm@mgt.tum.de