Research Analyst - DePaul University, Chicago

Research Analyst (3)
Job ID: 7203240

Company Name: DePaul University
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Location(s): Chicago, Illinois, 60604, United States

Posted: September 17, 2010
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Degree Desired: Doctorate

Apply URL: http://www.depaul.edu

Job Description

DePaul University, the nation’s largest Catholic University, is a private, urban institution with 6 campuses and more than 275 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The University’s faculty, students and staff represent a wide range of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds.

General Summary:

This position is funded by an external grant source. If the grant terminates for any reason, if grant funding is lost or reduced for any reason, or if the budgetary needs for fulfilling the grant requirements change, your employment with the university will be immediately discontinued.



The Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University invites applications for a post-doctoral research fellow. The Institute for Housing Studies (IHS) is a multidisciplinary academic research center that provides data and analysis to inform housing-related policy and resource allocation decisions. The Research Analyst (3) will be a key member of the Institute's research team, will contribute to research initiatives related to affordable rental housing, and will assist in developing new research projects.



Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

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Contribute to research initiatives related to affordable rental housing by conducting quantitative analyses and developing and/or managing relevant databases.
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Assist in developing research questions and lead research projects, as assigned.
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Prepare reports and presentations for a variety of audiences by summarizing data and findings through written reports, verbal presentations, and PowerPoint presentations.
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Establish and maintain connections to other researchers and housing and real estate practitioners.
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Perform other duties as assigned.



Requirements:

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Ph.D. in public policy, planning, real estate, finance, economics, or other social science discipline.
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Experience working with large data sets.
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Strong econometrics skills.
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Strong verbal and written communications skills.
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Experience with SAS.



Preferred Requirements:

* Experience in housing, real estate, or local public finance and knowledge of GIS.







Are you interested in joining our team of talented, motivated employees and helping DePaul serve its students and communities around the world? If so, go to www.depaul.edu and select “Employment” at the top of the page to submit your cover letter and résumé online for this and other jobs. Please reference job number [16366].



Salary & Benefits:

DePaul offers comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain talent to further the University's mission. Please click on the following link to review the full Benefits Summary. https://hr.depaul.edu/Benefits/index.html



Required Background Screening:

All final candidates extended an offer of employment will undergo background screening.





DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Apply URL: http://www.depaul.edu