Please reply to Dr Paul Williamson as per advert below. ******************************************************************************** THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY RESEARCH ASSISTANT (STATISTICAL) Initial salary within the range £16,286-£18,185 A research assistant is required for 12 months to work on a project entitled 'Income imputation for small areas', funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. This project involves the evaluation of alternative methods for area, household and individual level income imputation. The research will draw upon data collected during the recent UK Census Rehearsal and will require a number of extended visits to the Census Office in Titchfield (Southampton) during the course of the project. Applicants should have at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent and evidence of formal training or extensive research experience in statistical analysis. Although ideally the post will be Liverpool based, applications from potential telecommuters are welcome. Informal enquiries to Dr P Williamson on 0151 794 2854; email: [log in to unmask]; URL: http://www.pcweb.liv.ac.uk/william/income.htm Quote Ref: A/616/G Closing Date: 26th November 1999 Further particulars and details of the application procedure may be requested from the Director of Personnel, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX on 0151 794 210 (24 hr answerphone) or via email: [log in to unmask] Web site at http://www.liv.ac.uk COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES --------------------------------------------------------------- %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%