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Working Student - Economist/ Data Science (all genders)

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Zalando

Aug 13

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Berlin

Requirements

  • - You are studying bachelor/masters in economics, or any discipline of STEM.
  • - You have a solid academic background in

Responsibilities

  • Estimation: Help us reach the frontier of modeling Zalando Platform Dynamics: Building upon our existing and validated model of platform economics, we aim to more accurately and confidently estimate partner behavior, quantify the impact of strategic decisions on partners, and understand how actions and reactions impact Zalando customers.
  • Experimentation: Assist us in building a system that leverages off-policy experimentation, automated causal learning, demand modeling, and continuous measurement to increase market efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Entrepreneurship: We possess terabytes of observational and experimental data on purchase histories, clickstreams, and product similarity scores, among others. You will utilize these sources as needed and propose efficient experimentation strategies to generate interventional data where necessary.
  • Evangelist of Scientific Methods: As an advocate of econometric methods, you will collaborate with economists and machine learning experts to develop the most data-efficient, impact-oriented solutions to enhance business processes.

FAQs

What is the location of the Working Student position?

The position is located in Berlin.

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

This is a part-time position.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will be joining a cross-functional team that includes economists, strategists, and business experts.

What kind of projects will I be involved in?

You will be involved in high-exposure projects that provide insights into Zalando's partners' economic reality and help improve commissioning systems.

Does Zalando have an inclusive hiring policy?

Yes, Zalando is committed to being inclusive by design and does not discriminate based on gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status.

What educational background is required for this position?

You should be studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics or any discipline of STEM.

What skills will I have the opportunity to develop in this role?

You will have the chance to implement the latest ideas from literature, conduct rigorous A/B-tested evidence of your contributions, and collaborate with economists and machine learning experts.

Are there any resources for diversity and inclusion at Zalando?

Yes, Zalando has a diversity & inclusion strategy called do.BETTER and various employee resource groups that promote inclusivity. You can find more information on their corporate website.

What specific tasks will I be doing in this role?

You will help estimate partner behavior, assist in building systems for off-policy experimentation, utilize observational and experimental data, and advocate for scientific methods with a focus on econometrics.

Will I have access to data and computational resources?

Yes, you will have access to Zalando's comprehensive data sources, computational infrastructure, and software tooling to support your work.

Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2008
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Zalando is a leading European online platform for fashion and lifestyle, offering a wide range of clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products from various brands. Their ultimate mission is to provide customers with a seamless and inspiring shopping experience, blending fashion with technology to create innovative solutions. The purpose of Zalando is to revolutionise the fashion industry by offering a diverse and inclusive shopping environment where customers can discover and purchase the latest trends and styles conveniently online. They aim to empower people to express their individuality through fashion while fostering sustainability and ethical practices within the industry.

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