Senior Qualitative Researcher

Institute for Women's Policy Research•Washington, DC

5d•$125,172 - $148,770•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Qualitative Researcher conducts original research and analysis on IWPR’s core research and policy pillars: Equitable Work and Wages, Caregiving and Families, Education and Career Advancement, and Reproductive Justice and Health Equity. The role leads and advises qualitative research, contributes to publications, presents findings at events and conferences, and builds networks and organizational partnerships in the field. The position also supports research quality and organizational impact by training and advising staff, consulting on research methods and study design, applying racial equity and intersectional frameworks, and representing IWPR’s research to external audiences. It works with the SVP of Research, Policy, Communications, and Advancement staff on fundraising, project management, policy campaigns, and dissemination. This is an on-site, full-time exempt position in the bargaining unit. The annual salary range is $125,172–$148,770, commensurate with experience. IWPR describes its salary and benefits as competitive and generous.

Requirements

PhD in a qualitative research field, such as sociology, social psychology, or anthropology, and at least 3 years of work experience in public policy research; or a master’s degree in a qualitative research field and at least 10 years of work experience in public policy research.
Demonstrated commitment to IWPR’s mission and vision, including its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Provide thought leadership and conduct original research and policy analysis on IWPR’s core research and policy pillars: Equitable Work and Wages, Caregiving and Families, Education and Career Advancement, and Reproductive Justice and Health Equity.
Design and lead the analysis of qualitative studies.
Oversee research staff training in qualitative methods and support staff conducting qualitative research to ensure rigor and depth.
Provide organization-wide support on qualitative research design, including methods for collecting qualitative data to study dimensions and trends in core issue areas.
Write fact sheets, briefing papers, reports, and presentations.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of policy proposals and research across multiple domains.
Elicit feedback from Policy, Communications, and Advancement staff on publication scope to maximize impact.
Consult with researchers on methodological questions arising from data analysis needs; help design new studies and analysis plans for qualitative and quantitative studies, including identifying data sources, confirming feasibility, and contributing to proposal development.
Apply racial equity and intersectional frameworks in research study designs, reports, and briefs.
Represent IWPR’s research to outside groups, funders, media outlets, stakeholders, and the research community.
Track project budgets and timelines to ensure work is completed on time and within resource parameters.
Work with the SVP of Research on fundraising and donor relationships, including writing grant proposals and reports.
Coordinate policy campaigns and dissemination efforts with Policy and Communications staff.
Advise on emerging research gaps and potential innovations and opportunities for IWPR.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.