Housing Researcher - Part-Time

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

About The Position

The Local Government and Housing team with Community and Development Extension and Outreach is seeking applicants for a Housing Researcher. This individual will be hired as a Research Scientist III. This is a part-time position working 24 hours/week. This is a two-year, fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Community and Regional Planning, Public Policy, Housing Studies, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience conducting housing-related research and data analysis.
Demonstrated experience translating research findings into actionable insights for stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct housing research to identify, analyze, and address housing issues across Iowa.
Design, manage, and collaborate on complex and multidisciplinary housing research projects.
Secure and manage external funding through grants, contracts, partnerships, and other funding opportunities.
Translate research findings into practical information, tools, and recommendations for broad audiences and stakeholders.
Serve as a housing subject-matter expert and represent housing initiatives with university, community, and government partners.
Develop and evaluate research-based housing education programs, curricula, and resources.
Co-create housing-focused reports, dashboards, publications, and decision-support tools.
Measure, analyze, and communicate program impacts and outcomes through reports and success stories.
Build and maintain partnerships, networks, and collaborations to advance housing initiatives statewide.
Provide technical assistance, guidance, and expertise on housing-related issues to communities and stakeholders.
Participate on interdisciplinary teams to address complex housing and community development challenges.