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From: Amal Bendimerad <amal_bendimerad@harvard.edu> on 8/15/2006 3:44:56 PM
Subject: OT: Research position at the Joint Center for Housing Studies

Hello All,

We are looking to fill a junior-level research position at the Joint Center
for Housing Studies at Harvard University. See attachment for job posting.

Please send resumes to Pamela Baldwin: Pamela_Baldwin@harvard.edu

Thanks,
Amal

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Amal Bendimerad
Research Analyst
Joint Center for Housing Studies
Harvard University
(617) 495-1395

amal_bendimerad@harvard.edu


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From: Amal Bendimerad <amal_bendimerad@harvard.edu> on 8/16/2006 4:23:25 PM
Subject: OT: Last try: Research position at the Joint Center for Housing Studies

Hello All,

Apparently, the requirements for a research position at the Joint Center do not
include knowing how to enclose an attachment on a listserv! Since my two
attempts at including an attachment have failed, please find the job posting
below.

Interested persons should submit resumes to pamela_baldwin@harvard.edu. Also,
details on salary and benefits can be found at www.atwork.harvard.edu.
Thanks,
Amal Bendimerad


POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
JOINT CENTER FOR HOUSING STUDIES OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY

TITLE: Research Assistant

GRADE: 53


GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:

As member of research team, conducts economic and demographic research related
to housing and mortgage markets for Harvard's nationally recognized housing
research center.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

· Carries out economic and demographic research on housing and mortgage
markets through the statistical analysis of large-scale databases including the
American Housing Survey, Current Population Survey and Survey of Consumer
Finance.

· Participates in policy analysis work; summarizes and compiles data and
literature in the areas of low-income homeownership, community development, and
patterns of urban growth.

· Prepares spreadsheets, charts, and graphs based on statistical
analyses.

· Assists with drafting reports, working papers, and journal articles,
and with coordination of research advisory panel meetings and activities.


REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree in economics with 1 2 years of research
experience, or Masters Degree in economics, public policy, urban planning, or
related field, with 0-2 years research experience. Strong analytical and
communication skills; experience with computers and statistical software
packages including SAS and STATA, interest in housing and/or demography
strongly preferred.





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From: Patty Becker <pbecker@umich.edu> on 8/17/2006 11:26:26 AM
Subject: OT: Association of Public Data Users' conference

The Association of Public Data Users is a group of users users and producers of
federal data that works together to improve the quality, accessibility, and
usefulness of federal data. This group will be having its 2006 Conference in
Alexandria, Virginia during October. The conference is described below and a
copy of the conference brochure and registration form is attached.

APDU 2006 Annual Conference


“Navigating Rivers of Data”


Thurs., October 5 – Fri., October 6, 2006
Embassy Suites Hotel
Alexandria – Old Town, Virginia


www.apdu.org/conference/2006/index.htm

Important Deadlines!

Tues., Sept. 5 -- deadline for hotel reservations at conference rate

Fri., Sept. 15 – deadline for conference registration at the reduced rate

The annual conference of the Association of Public Data Users offers a
collegial forum for data users, producers and intermediaries to exchange
information, share perspectives on data and public policy issues, and explore
critical data sources and user applications.

Over two days of plenary sessions, APDU 2006 attendees will hear from noted
speakers on a range of factors influencing the collection, availability and
application of public data. Join us for updates on federal executive and
legislative activities, the latest information on Census 2010 planning and the
American Community Survey, overviews of pertinent and innovative data
collections, and much more!

For session and speaker information and updates, see
www.apdu.org/conference/2006/agenda.htm-----------------------------
Register before Sept. 15, and enjoy the entire conference at the reduced rate
of $350 for APDU members, $450 for non-members. That’s a savings of $25 from
the rate in effect after the 15th. Fees include all sessions, lunches, breaks,
reception and conference materials.

Download registration forms at www.apdu.org/conference/2006/register.htm
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This year’s conference venue is the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1900 Diagonal Rd.,
Alexandria – Old Town, Va. (703-684-5900) located across from the King Street
metro station. Room rates are $199/night, plus tax. Make your reservations by
Sept. 5, and mention you are associated with APDU.

For more information, see www.apdu.org/conference/2006/hotel.htm
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Have questions?

Contact Patricia Becker, APDU Administrator, 248-354-6520, info@apdu.org

Association of Public Data Users
c/o APB Associates
28300 Franklin Road
Southfield, Michigan 48034-1657

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Patricia C. (Patty) Becker 248/354-6520
APB Associates/SEMCC FAX 248/354-6645
28300 Franklin Rd Home 248/355-2428
Southfield, MI 48034 pbecker@umich.edu


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