Scientific Associate

Ref 2583207 | Date: 6 Oct 2026 Federal Administration Scientific Associate Neuchâtel, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-80%What you can contribute * Design and develop statistical analyses, indicators and decision-making bases based on data for social assistance statistics stakeholders * Process datasets using complex queries in R, Python, SQL and other analysis tools, and process data matchings * Automate, document and refine data integration, analysis and publication processes * Establish statistical analyses, quality, operational and performance indicators, and make them available to specialists, supervisors and other stakeholders using Power BI * Develop and maintain standards, governance principles and documentation concerning the social assistance statistics data and analysis platform * Reconcile statistical, business and technical requirements, and organize the development of production and analysis processesWhat makes you unique * Degree from a higher education institution in statistics, data science, computer science, business informatics, economics or social sciences, with a technical orientation * Very good mastery of R, Python, SQL, DAX and Power BI, and experience in the design and development of integration, analysis or data warehouse solutions. Knowledge of SAS would be an additional asset * Ability to translate statistical, business and technical requirements into sustainable solutions * A strong sense of responsibility, strong conceptual skills and a taste for interdisciplinary collaboration. Good knowledge of the Swiss social protection system, particularly social assistance, is an asset * Active knowledge of two official languages and very good knowledge of EnglishIn a few wordsBy participating in the development of social assistance statistics in Switzerland, you will, thanks to modern data analysis methods, lay the foundations allowing for informed decisions at all levels of the State. You will work at the intersection of statistics, data science and the operation of modern data platforms and will contribute to providing the Confederation, the cantons and the communes with a common and reliable database to fulfill their social policy missionsWhat we offer * Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population. * Diversity in daily life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view. * Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health. [All benefits](< >) Statistics count. For you too. The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) is the competence center for public statistics and the main actor in the Swiss data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, works towards the harmonization of data through national data management and develops processes derived from data science to evolve data interpretation. The FSO thus contributes to the formation of public opinion and makes an important contribution to modern democratic governance. Additional information The Social Assistance section is responsible for the collection, processing, analysis and publication of data relating to means-tested social benefits in Switzerland. It manages social assistance statistics in collaboration with the cantons, the communes and other partners, and provides up-to-date information for steering social policy. Furthermore, it develops and manages statistical bases, indicators, monitoring systems and analyses concerning the social protection system.Questions about the positionLuzius von Gunten Head of Data Exploitation DomainQuestions about the applicationMarianne Zumbach Head of Personnel Service jpid4f69398jm jpit1041jm jpiy26jm