The Institute for Housing Studies (IHS) is a research center based at DePaul University that provides analysis and data to inform housing-related policy and practice. Created in 2007, the Institute for Housing Studies (IHS) has produced a number of research reports and data products on key housing topics related to the state of affordable housing and the condition of neighborhood housing markets. IHS is engaging in a number of new projects including expanding its housing data clearinghouse beyond Cook County to the Chicago Six County region.
IHS is currently looking to fill a part-time position for a Part-Time Research and Data Assistant. The position will provide mapping and data support for the work of the Institute. Under the guidance of senior staff, the Part-Time Research and Data Assistant will be responsible for collecting, cleaning and assembling a broad range and types of data on housing and community development topics, including both property-level and aggregated data, as well as GIS shape files.
Responsibilities & Duties
· Collect data from a wide range of sources including the U.S. Census, government, administrative data sets, and proprietary data sets.
· Clean data so it can be used for research and analysis purposes.
· Aggregate data and assembling into data sets.
· Create tables, charts, maps and other analysis to assist IHS staff in the ongoing research and technical assistance projects.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, geography, or some related field.
· Strong data analysis and research skills.
· Knowledge of Excel and ArcGIS.
· Strong writing ability, verbal communications skills, and attention to detail.
· Position is grant funded. Hours for position will be allocated on a project by project basis.
Preferred Requirements
· Current enrollment in related Master’s degree program.
· Knowledge of SPSS, SAS, or other statistical analysis package.
· Interest in housing and/or community development policy.
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Job Title - Research and Data Assistant
Job ID – 1584
Location – Loop Campus