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The FEWSION team at Northern Arizona University in beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona is (as usual) hiring! A research software engineering position #607879 is now open through 6/17/2024; apply through the NAU Careers webpage. This position will support all of our data science and supply chain resilience projects, but is especially focused on WATER and ECOLOGY tasks funded under the Global Ecosystem Research Infrastructure (GERI) initiative and also a US Geological Survey project to link US water users to the water natural capital accounts that support their usage using a water tower framework. Applications are sought at all ranks and from a wide diversity of backgrounds. We are interested in both junior and senior applicants, and in both "data scientists", as well as "research programmers". There is an important scientific component to this position, so Ph.D.'s should also consider applying, e.g. instead of taking a Postdoc. Inquiries should be directed to Ben Ruddell at benjamin.ruddell@nau.edu. https://fewsion.us https://csil.rc.nau.edu/ https://lnkd.in/gpQSzRRi https://lnkd.in/gFmdyCnp #FEWSION #NAU #datascience #research #hiring #supplychain #water #GERI #ecology #NEON #USGS #naturalcapitalaccounts #waterdata

Opportunity neighborhoods are areas with more job opportunities, low crime rates, higher quality schools and other characteristics that promote upward mobility. A new study in partnership with the Houston Housing Authority identifies where these areas exist in Houston: https://bit.ly/4dS4n9c

PAID internships beginning with high school juniors and seniors and through college need to become the norm and not the exception. Opportunities for on the job learning need to be accessible and achievable for all students regardless of their zip code and include the necessary student success supports. More regions need to bring coalitions of major employer partners together to co-invest and co-create business-led talent pipeline solutions - here are a few examples: Greater Washington Partnership New York Jobs CEO Council CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLAOC) P33 Chicago and there are many more out there; Milwaukee, Houston, Minneapolis, and Indiana come to mind. Links to both reports are here and in the comments below: https://lnkd.in/ehwaPFFn and https://lnkd.in/e8hhanek

As the primary recruiting staffer for Faith Baptist School, I regularly receive candidate information to sift through and pass judgement on. Being a Baptist school, deriving our existence from Faith Baptist Church in Salisbury, Maryland, our school chooses to be highly selective in who it chooses to bring onto the team. The question to be answered by our hiring team is this; what are the parameters by which we make hiring decisions? For candidates to our small school, a born-again testimony of salvation is critical to ensure the proper functioning of this school as a place of both "secular" and spiritual learning. Similarly I would strongly suggest that self-consistency is crucial to the operation of any system. But at your current company, how important is it to make sure that each new hire actually believes in the mission?

Opportunity neighborhoods, while well-intentioned, often overlook the importance of existing social networks and the reluctance many families have to leave their communities. Uprooting families can disrupt vital social networks that provide emotional and financial support (e.g., childcare), which are critical for long-term well-being. Additionally, simply moving to a more affluent area doesn’t guarantee access to relevant job opportunities or education, particularly when transportation infrastructure and local job markets don’t align with residents’ needs. Instead, it is important that we invest in the local infrastructure of under-resourced neighborhoods by improving schools, healthcare, public transportation, and job availability. This offers a more sustainable path to upward mobility, empowering communities to thrive without forcing relocation, preserving social ties and allowing residents to access better opportunities where they live.

Applying to college is stressful and confusing for both students and parents. How can you possibly stand out among so many qualified applicants? Here are my 4 key tips:

Did you know that Illinois not only shines as a top state for IT temp staffing revenue but also paints the town green—literally? 🍀 As St.Patrick's weekend approaches, its only fitting we celebrate the city with a tech scene as vibrant as its river... Illinois stands tall, commanding a substantial 32% share of the total US staffing market alongside esteemed counterparts Texas and California. Particularly noteworthy is Chicago's reign as the main hub in the IT Staffing Market Size by metropolitan region and state gross domestic product (GDP), contributing significantly at 0.42%. For those already navigating the tech market in states like Texas, consider this as a compelling sign to embark on the vast opportunities awaiting in Illinois... 👀 To find out the leading industries, states and roles in demand in the IT Jobs Market in 2024 - Check out this blog https://lnkd.in/eSkX6D2N #StPatricksDay #IllinoisTech #Chicago

During my chat with Ryan Van Hoozer, President at Marysville Marine Distributors, he mentioned how tough it is to find technicians these days.......... He suggested promoting and marketing non-tech careers to students, given the rising costs of college and increasing student debt. This got me thinking and I asked Lisa about her thoughts on this issue and how distributors can tackle the talent shortage. Lisa emphasized the importance of addressing our aging workforce and the challenges of finding IT talent, especially in remote locations. She highlighted how migrating to cloud-based solutions can ease some of these pressures. We also discussed the value of trade schools and how they're becoming a great source of industry talent, changing traditional hiring requirements. For the full conversation and more insights, check out the link!

I'm excited to share this new UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies report, published in partnership with the Terner Center, exploring some of the tradeoffs involved in the use of inclusionary zoning (IZ) policies to meet affordable housing goals. There's a lot of pressure to meet affordable housing goals, but limited tools for doing so. IZ is often seen as a solution, but the challenges of studying IZ empirically leave policymakers with very little guidance on how to think about it. This is not an empirical study, but my hope is that the conceptual approach taken here helps identify and clarify the costs and benefits of IZ. It's a starting point for deeper conversations, not the final word. Summarizing the analysis and some findings: 1. I used the Terner Housing Policy Simulator to model market-rate and below-market housing production through the City of LA's Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) program, with inclusionary zoning requirements ranging from 0% to 40%. 2. All else equal, IZ always reduces production, but higher reqs lead to diminishing gains of below market-rate (BMR) units and accelerating losses of market-rate units. There's a point where higher IZ produces fewer of *both*. 3. LA's TOC program is well-calibrated to increase production of both. For example, TOC w/ 11% IZ produces more total housing than 0% without TOC bonuses. 4. Holding TOC bonuses constant, higher inclusionary zoning requirements come at significant cost. At best, every below-market unit produced by IZ reduces market-rate production by more than 4 units. At higher IZ, this "exchange rate" climbs to almost 9-to-1. 5. Inclusionary zoning isn't just an additional cost. The below-market units produced by IZ have value to the public, and specifically to low-income households, as a private subsidy by developers. I estimate the annual value of those subsidies under different IZ scenarios, ranging from $550 million to $1.7 billion. 6. We don't know how much different IZ requirements will increase rents, but we *can* estimate how much rents would need to increase to negate the value of private subsidies invested in affordable IZ units. And I find the required rent increases are quite small. For example, a 16% IZ requirement reduces market-rate production by almost half. If that reduction causes rents to increase at least 4.8% instead of 4% per year, the costs may outweigh the benefits. To me, that's not implausible. My takeaway: Different tools have different strengths, and land use policy may be best suited to improving affordability in the wider housing market, while public subsidies are best for producing below-market homes. IZ seeks to produce affordable homes by substituting land use policy in place of broadly shared taxes and public subsidies. This analysis suggests that the public may be paying either way, and that the costs of IZ are both higher and more regressive than the alternative

Thinking about becoming a CUR member? One of the benefits of being a CUR member is access to the CUR Job Board, the easiest way to find open postings for visiting professors, tenure-track positions, directors of undergraduate research offices, and more. Learn more about CUR membership at https://lnkd.in/eXj7B-j3