Research Assistant (Administrative tax data | Big Data)

United Nations University; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations University in Pretoria, South Africa, invites applications for a Research Assistant (Administrative tax data | Big Data) to support the SA-TIED programme and work with datasets that underpin tax policy research.

You will manage and enhance tax datasets, assist researchers, and uphold high standards of data confidentiality while contributing to rigorous, policy-relevant analysis; contracts include fixed-term staff, PSA, and consultant positions.

Qualifications

• Experience with large tax or financial datasets.
• Ability to work with researchers and maintain data security.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data cleaning and enrichment of tax datasets.
• Support researchers with data extracts and documentation.

Skills

Data handling

Data confidentiality

Research support

Job description

Research Assistant (Administrative tax data | Big Data)

UNU-WIDER is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Research Assistant, based in Pretoria, South Africa, to support the SA-TIED programme. This role involves managing and enhancing tax datasets, assisting researchers, and ensuring high standards of data confidentiality.

For the full job description and application details, please click here .

UNU offers three types of contracts: fixed-term staff positions (General Service, National Officer and Professional), Personnel Service Agreement positions (PSA), and consultant positions (CTC). For more information, see the Contract Types page .

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