Project Assistant - Department of Statistics

About the role

Lund University invites applications for a part-time Project Assistant position at the Department of Statistics, Lund University School of Economics and Management. The department was founded in 1929, has about 20 researchers, teachers, doctoral students and administrative staff, and offers statistics education to more than 900 students each year. The role is development work within a project, starting on 15 January 2027, combining independent tasks with regular collaboration with the project supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to development work within a project at the Department of Statistics
• Program, develop and test technical solutions, process materials and data, and document the work
• Evaluate and improve existing solutions, and assist with other project-related tasks when needed
• Work closely with the project supervisor; duties may evolve during the project

Required profile

• Relevant degree in statistics, data analytics, computer science or a related field
• Good programming skills and ability to develop, test and improve technical solutions
• Able to learn new technical tools and tasks independently
• Good documentation and communication skills, and very good English, spoken and written
• Responsible, detail-oriented and able to work with others

Required skills

• Programming
• Advantageous: Python, data analysis and statistical methods, version control systems such as Git

The position is a fixed-term, part-time role of six months at 50% of full time, based at the Department of Statistics. Applications include a cover letter and a CV, and can mention previous programming, data analysis or development projects; they must be submitted online by 15 November 2026.